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K-3
Dash!: Slithering Snakes series.
These brief beginning readers consist of short, simple sentences to acquaint readers with six of the world's deadliest snakes. Though the detail provided is minimal, each book includes the species' geographic location, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, prey, venom potency, and longevity in the wild. Bold, close-up photographs add interest and provide children with a basic understanding of which venomous snakes to avoid. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dash!: Slithering Snakes titles: Black Mambas, Boomslangs, Gaboon Vipers, King Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Tiger Snakes.
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K-3
Dash!: Slithering Snakes series.
These brief beginning readers consist of short, simple sentences to acquaint readers with six of the world's deadliest snakes. Though the detail provided is minimal, each book includes the species' geographic location, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, prey, venom potency, and longevity in the wild. Bold, close-up photographs add interest and provide children with a basic understanding of which venomous snakes to avoid. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dash!: Slithering Snakes titles: Black Mambas, Boomslangs, Gaboon Vipers, King Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Tiger Snakes.
(4)
K-3
Dash!: Slithering Snakes series.
These brief beginning readers consist of short, simple sentences to acquaint readers with six of the world's deadliest snakes. Though the detail provided is minimal, each book includes the species' geographic location, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, prey, venom potency, and longevity in the wild. Bold, close-up photographs add interest and provide children with a basic understanding of which venomous snakes to avoid. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dash!: Slithering Snakes titles: Black Mambas, Boomslangs, Gaboon Vipers, King Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Tiger Snakes.
(4)
K-3
Dash!: Slithering Snakes series.
These brief beginning readers consist of short, simple sentences to acquaint readers with six of the world's deadliest snakes. Though the detail provided is minimal, each book includes the species' geographic location, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, prey, venom potency, and longevity in the wild. Bold, close-up photographs add interest and provide children with a basic understanding of which venomous snakes to avoid. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dash!: Slithering Snakes titles: Black Mambas, Boomslangs, Gaboon Vipers, King Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Tiger Snakes.
(4)
K-3
Dash!: Slithering Snakes series.
These brief beginning readers consist of short, simple sentences to acquaint readers with six of the world's deadliest snakes. Though the detail provided is minimal, each book includes the species' geographic location, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, prey, venom potency, and longevity in the wild. Bold, close-up photographs add interest and provide children with a basic understanding of which venomous snakes to avoid. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dash!: Slithering Snakes titles: Black Mambas, Boomslangs, Gaboon Vipers, King Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Tiger Snakes.
(4)
K-3
Dash!: Slithering Snakes series.
These brief beginning readers consist of short, simple sentences to acquaint readers with six of the world's deadliest snakes. Though the detail provided is minimal, each book includes the species' geographic location, habitat, diet, physical characteristics, prey, venom potency, and longevity in the wild. Bold, close-up photographs add interest and provide children with a basic understanding of which venomous snakes to avoid. Glos., ind. Review covers these Dash!: Slithering Snakes titles: Black Mambas, Boomslangs, Gaboon Vipers, King Cobras, Rattlesnakes, and Tiger Snakes.
24 pp.
| Capstone
| August, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4765-2072-8$24.65
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K-3
Pebble Plus: Snakes series.
This series focuses on physical appearance, geographical location, reproduction, and defense mechanisms. Each book presents its limited information in easy-to-read text with hints of sensationalism ("Strike! The cobra sinks sharp fangs into its prey"), while large, glossy color photographs of varying quality capture the drama. Vocabulary is suited to beginning readers; content is best for snake enthusiasts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pebble Plus: Snakes titles: Garter Snakes, Anacondas, and Cobras.
24 pp.
| Capstone
| August, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4765-2070-4$24.65
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K-3
Pebble Plus: Snakes series.
This series focuses on physical appearance, geographical location, reproduction, and defense mechanisms. Each book presents its limited information in easy-to-read text with hints of sensationalism ("Strike! The cobra sinks sharp fangs into its prey"), while large, glossy color photographs of varying quality capture the drama. Vocabulary is suited to beginning readers; content is best for snake enthusiasts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pebble Plus: Snakes titles: Garter Snakes, Anacondas, and Cobras.
24 pp.
| Capstone
| August, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4765-2066-7$24.65
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K-3
Pebble Plus: Snakes series.
This series focuses on physical appearance, geographical location, reproduction, and defense mechanisms. Each book presents its limited information in easy-to-read text with hints of sensationalism ("Strike! The cobra sinks sharp fangs into its prey"), while large, glossy color photographs of varying quality capture the drama. Vocabulary is suited to beginning readers; content is best for snake enthusiasts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pebble Plus: Snakes titles: Garter Snakes, Anacondas, and Cobras.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4559-5$22.60
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K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4523-6$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4529-8$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4553-3$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4541-0$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4535-9$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4547-2$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4339-4565-6$22.60
(3)
K-3
Killer Snakes series.
This leveled-reader series introduces eight of the world's deadliest snakes. Each book contains information about the title creature's habitat, appearance, offspring, method of attack, and interactions with people. Clear, colorful up-close photographs (not for the snake-phobic) accompany the accessible texts. Appended "Snake Facts" pages allow readers to make quick comparisons across species. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Killer Snakes titles: Python, Anaconda, Black Mamba, King Cobra, Death Adder, Boa Constrictor, Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Taipan.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61613-433-4$16.95
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4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Snakes series.
Gunderson presents very basic information about each type of title snake, including physical appearance, locations found, and habits. Each topic is covered with one page of information about the species accompanied by a full-color photograph. The pictures are somewhat inconsistent in size, formatting, and clarity. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Snakes titles: Anacondas, Boa Constrictors, Copperheads, Diamondback Rattlesnakes, King Cobras, and Pythons.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61613-434-1$16.95
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4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Snakes series.
Gunderson presents very basic information about each type of title snake, including physical appearance, locations found, and habits. Each topic is covered with one page of information about the species accompanied by a full-color photograph. The pictures are somewhat inconsistent in size, formatting, and clarity. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Snakes titles: Anacondas, Boa Constrictors, Copperheads, Diamondback Rattlesnakes, King Cobras, and Pythons.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61613-435-8$16.95
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Animal Library: Snakes series.
Gunderson presents very basic information about each type of title snake, including physical appearance, locations found, and habits. Each topic is covered with one page of information about the species accompanied by a full-color photograph. The pictures are somewhat inconsistent in size, formatting, and clarity. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Animal Library: Snakes titles: Anacondas, Boa Constrictors, Copperheads, Diamondback Rattlesnakes, King Cobras, and Pythons.