Introduces snakes and provides information on their physical characteristics, how they hunt, and why some snakes are poisonous.

"Garter snakes spend the summer on the hunt for a food. But soon, summer will end. When it gets cold, garter snakes must find a good place to slumber. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about garter snake hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey"-- Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to sea snakes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

Sneaker the snake is not only a good pet for Pete, he becomes a good student at Pete's school and a hero at the public swimming pool.

Introduces the king cobra, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and the ways in which it defends itself against predators.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to sidewinders. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to anacondas. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.