National Geographic Readers: Snakes

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN: 1426309910
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Slither, Snake!

Author: Shelby Alinsky
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 142631955X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Desribes some common behaviors of snakes, including using their tongues to smell, using fangs for hunting, and slithering along the ground.

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes With Snakes

Author: Brady Barr
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426322240
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Join National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes as they read Barr's hilarious—and completely true!—accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.

Reptiles

Author: Blake Hoena
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426325266
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Presents general information about different types of reptiles, looking at what they are, how they are classified, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.

Coral Reefs

Author: Kristin Rattini
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426321139
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Introduces coral reefs, including how they are made, where they are in the world, and why the world's coral reefs are in danger.

Lizards

Author: Laura Marsh
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426309228
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.

Ants

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426306091
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world.

Deadliest Animals

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426307578
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Explore 12 species that you hope you'll never come across, from sharks, snakes, jellyfish, bears, tigers and mosquitoes.

Everything You Need to Know About Snakes

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465412174
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, Everything You Need to Know About Snakes explores the fascinating world of reptiles. Readers will discover how far a cobra can spit, a gallery of fangs, how to survive a snake attack, the life cycle of a snake, and the Titanoboa-a 50-foot-long prehistoric snake- while also learning about lizards, crocodiles, tortoises, and turtles. Includes incredible images, fun games and quizzes, plus shocking facts on anatomy, diet, and behavior, kids will want to dip into this e-guide time and again.

Deadly Predators

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426313462
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Describes how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain.