"A countdown of five of the most dangerous snake encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these slithering predators"--.
An investigation of snakes, looking at the different types of snakes, their appearance, how they move, what they eat, their hunting and defense abilities, reproduction, and record breakers.
Jeff Corwin introduces children to different types of snakes, offering general information on snake behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat and describing some of the more interesting types of snakes.
Presents an introduction to snakes, in simple text with illustrations, and includes a description of their physical characteristics, information on their habitat, life cycle, behavior, and diet. Includes glossary and index.
