National Geographic Readers: Snakes

National Geographic Readers: Snakes
Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426309910

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!

Slither, Snake!
Author: Shelby Alinsky
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 142631955X

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

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes With Snakes
Author: Brady Barr
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426322240

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

Reptiles
Author: Blake Hoena
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2016
Genre: Reptiles
ISBN: 1426325266

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.

Deadliest Animals

Deadliest Animals
Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426307578

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

Lizards

Lizards
Author: Laura Marsh
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426309228

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.

Snake Attack

Snake Attack
Author: Lisa Owings
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612116442

Sometimes danger creeps at your feet, especially in the case of snakes. Many are completely harmless, but others can deliver a lethal bite or suffocating squeeze. Once a slithering serpent has a hold on you, it's nearly impossible to escape. Hear a couple gripping stories of survival while you sink your fangs into this title.

Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs
Author: Kristin Rattini
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426321139

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

Sleep, Bear!

Sleep, Bear!
Author: Shelby Alinsky
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1430130598

A bear cub and its family prepare to hibernate for the winter.