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Learn the answers to fascinating questions about venomous snakes.

Discusses the different types of poisonous snakes.

"A tongue that can smell prey and sharp fangs that deliver deadly venom-some snakes are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly predators. Close-up photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing"--

As an expert handler of venomous snakes, Charles Raynaud is accustomed to danger, so the job of bodyguarding an old acquaintance shouldn't make him break a sweat. But when an attempts on the man's life nearly get Raynaud killed, he suspects he himself is the real target.

"Fascinating images accompany information about the king cobra. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of this poisonous snake which is found throughout Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

"A rattlesnake's rattle is built up over time as it sheds its skin and it shakes its rattle using tiny muscles on the sides of its tail. This is fascinating-unless you hear the deadly rattle yourself! The rattle is a warning that a venomous snake is nearby. Readers learn all about rattles and much more about rattlesnake bodies in this book. Additionally, the achievable main content includes information about rattlesnake life cycles, habitats, and...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms of this poisonous pit viper.