reptiles

If ever you spy a hooded snake rising from the ground, it's imperative you keep away! Cobras are venomous-and that venom is deadly. Cobras have incredible senses and ways of hunting that readers learn all about in this book. Accompanied by full-color photographs of cobras in action, the main text introduces readers to all the different kinds of cobras and details their diet, body, behavior, habitat, and even their life cycle. Science content is both intriguing and supportive of classroom learning.

A rattlesnake's rattle is built up over time as it sheds its skin and it shakes its rattle using tiny muscles on the sides of its tail. This is fascinating-unless you hear the deadly rattle yourself! The rattle is a warning that a venomous snake is nearby. Readers learn all about rattles and much more about rattlesnake bodies in this book. Additionally, the achievable main content includes information about rattlesnake life cycles, habitats, and prey. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers.

The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world, and other pythons are quite long as well! Pythons are constrictors, which mean they squeeze they prey. What's more, they can take down some huge prey in this manner! In this book, readers are introduced to the many kinds of python, including their body, behavior, life cycle, and more. Full-color photographs complement at-level, achievable text written just for young elementary readers. Fact boxes expound on main text concepts, science vocabulary, and more.

This book explores the many strange and interesting adaptations that reptiles use to survive and thrive.

Students will learn the roles that reptiles have played in myths and religions and the trouble that some endangered species face.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along.

Explores how to take care of a pet chameleon.

Explores how to take care of a pet bearded dragon.

Introduces young readers to reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle.

"Meet the iguana! Learn about how this reptile can drop out of trees without getting hurt. Elementary-aged readers will discover some iguanas can change colors with the weather. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . creatures. A North American folk tale explains why iguanas live in trees. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.