Snakes : what do cobras, pythons, and anacondas get up to all day? /
Cave, Christian (Biologist),
Snakes : what do cobras, pythons, and anacondas get up to all day? / written by Christian Cave ; illustrated by Rebecca Mills - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. - A Day in the Life . - Day in the life (Neon Squid (Firm)) .
Includes index
Welcome to the world of snakes -- Snake anatomy -- Soaking up the sunshine -- Follow that smell -- Better safe than sorry -- Underground treasures -- Snake families -- A tight squeeze -- Hunting on the plains -- Protecting the nest -- Out with the old -- Venomous or nonvenomous? -- Playing dead to stay alive -- A close escape -- A master of disguise -- Snakes to the rescue -- Fighting for love -- Keeping cozy -- Surfing and hunting -- Ready to face the world -- The future of medicine.
Journey around the world to follow the lives of these cold-blooded reptiles as they hunt, hide, and fight their way through their day. Biologist and conservationist Christian Cave tells the story of the world's most amazing venomous snakes in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as camouflage and skin shedding that are perfect for future biologists.
9781684493609 1684493609
Snakes--Juvenile literature.
Snakes--Behavior--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Snakes : what do cobras, pythons, and anacondas get up to all day? / written by Christian Cave ; illustrated by Rebecca Mills - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. - A Day in the Life . - Day in the life (Neon Squid (Firm)) .
Includes index
Welcome to the world of snakes -- Snake anatomy -- Soaking up the sunshine -- Follow that smell -- Better safe than sorry -- Underground treasures -- Snake families -- A tight squeeze -- Hunting on the plains -- Protecting the nest -- Out with the old -- Venomous or nonvenomous? -- Playing dead to stay alive -- A close escape -- A master of disguise -- Snakes to the rescue -- Fighting for love -- Keeping cozy -- Surfing and hunting -- Ready to face the world -- The future of medicine.
Journey around the world to follow the lives of these cold-blooded reptiles as they hunt, hide, and fight their way through their day. Biologist and conservationist Christian Cave tells the story of the world's most amazing venomous snakes in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as camouflage and skin shedding that are perfect for future biologists.
9781684493609 1684493609
Snakes--Juvenile literature.
Snakes--Behavior--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.