A Kid’s Guide to 50 Snakes

Slither into the secret world of snakes!

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Light Paperback • 72 pages • 6 in x 9 in • Ideal for kids 6-9 years old
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Slither into the secret world of snakes!

Did you know some snakes can glide through the air, spit venom, or even play dead? Others can sense heat with special pits, swallow prey bigger than their heads, or even hunt other snakes! From the stealthy masters of camouflage to the fastest-striking predators, this thrilling guide introduces 50 of the most fascinating snakes on Earth, uncovering their incredible abilities, habitats, and survival tactics.

Inside this book, you'll find:

  • Full-color illustrations and fascinating facts for 50 different snakes
  • A timeline of snake discoveries and how scientists study them
  • A glossary of snake terms to boost your knowledge
  • An introduction exploring the vast world of snakes and their place in our ecosystem
  • Easy-to-read sections perfect for kids, snake lovers, and future biologists

Perfect for young readers, this book brings snakes to life in an exciting and educational way. Are you ready to face the fangs?

Featured snakes include:

Famous and Popular Snakes

  • King Cobra
  • Black Mamba
  • Rattlesnake
  • Boa Constrictor
  • Green Anaconda
  • Ball Python
  • Garter Snake
  • Coral Snake
  • Burmese Python
  • Copperhead

Colorful and Unique-Looking Snakes

  • Rainbow Boa
  • Blue Racer
  • Sunbeam Snake
  • Scarlet Kingsnake
  • Green Tree Python
  • Eyelash Viper
  • Albino Burmese Python
  • Mandarin Rat Snake
  • California Red-Sided Garter Snake
  • Malayan Blue Coral Snake

Snakes with Cool Abilities

  • Flying Snake
  • Sea Krait
  • Hognose Snake
  • Tentacled Snake
  • Vine Snake
  • Blind Snake
  • Egg-Eating Snake
  • Eastern Indigo Snake
  • Puff Adder
  • Sidewinder

Giant and Powerful Snakes

  • Reticulated Python
  • African Rock Python
  • Indian Python
  • Cuban Boa
  • Papuan Python
  • Scrub Python
  • Olive Python
  • Yellow Anaconda
  • Bushmaster
  • Mussurana

Weird and Mysterious Snakes

  • Brahminy Blind Snake
  • Spider-Tailed Horned Viper
  • Elephant Trunk Snake
  • Long-Nosed Whip Snake
  • Stiletto Snake
  • Two-Headed Snake (Rare Mutation)
  • Desert Horned Viper
  • Eastern Worm Snake
  • Dragon Snake
  • Madagascar Leaf-Nosed Snake
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  • MindSpring Books for Young Readers

    MindSpring is a California-based press dedicated to creating affordable and engaging nonfiction for young readers.

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