boa constrictor

"Read about the powerful boa constrictor and how it catches and squeezes its prey . . . photos and simple text make this book a . . . high-interest read"--Provided by publisher.

Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name! Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin-the anaconda! Young readers get a glimpse into the life of the boa through beautiful photographs all while learning important herpetological facts that encourage them to learn more. This fascinating snake will keep young readers excited while answering questions they already had.

Explores the boa constrictor snake, including where it lives, what it eats, and much more.

Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between.

Close up look at the snake strong enough to kill its prey without venom, can open its jaws wide enough to eat a monkey whole, and can kill other animals just by squeezing them.

Provides details about the boa constrictor, describing its behavior, habitat, physical features, life cycle, and diet.

Presents photographs and information about boas, a non-venomous species of snake found primarily in grasslands and tropical forests from Mexico to Argentina, looking at their physical characteristics, habitats, senses, prey, defenses, babies, and interactions with people.

Simple text and photographs introduce different types of boa constrictor snakes that call the rain forest their home.

"Spaulding Meriwether, Thedgeroot Middle School's new resident weirdo and son of questionable television ghost hunters, just wants to fit in. But after a revenant chases him through the woods, Spaulding suspects there's something afoot in Thedgeroot. (At least he thinks it's a foot. Maybe it was a hand. It's hard to tell when you're running away.) Then he notices the chimneys of the abandoned factory at theedge of town puffing smoke--and his dead next--door neighbor materializes, along with David, the missing pet boa constrictor that supposedly ate him. Spaulding can't help wondering if these strange happenings have anything to do with his undead friends in the forest. Of course, Spaulding just has to investigate-but he may be biting off more than he can chew . . . ."--Amazon.com.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce beginning readers to the world of boa constrictors. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by the publisher.