Snakes Are Hunters
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Snakes Are Hunters

By Patricia Lauber, Holly Keller (Illustrator)

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series

Discover the secrets of snakes: their survival, hunting skills, and astonishing diversity.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 35 ratings
32 pages· 1,019 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Explore the captivating world of snakes in this engaging picture book. Uncover how these slithering hunters survive and capture prey. With questions like how many snake species exist and which snake can weigh 550 pounds, young readers will be intrigued. This book offers a deeper dive into the lives of these fascinating reptiles, complete with vibrant illustrations and hands-on activities. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the natural world, it aligns with educational standards and promises to both entertain and educate. Dive into the mysteries of snakes and their incredible adaptations.

From the publisher

Read and find out all about snakes in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Slithering, scaly, and sly–snakes are fascinating reptiles. They are also hunters. Find out how snakes survive in the wild, how they capture their prey, and much more in Snakes Are Hunters.Questions addressed in this book include: How many different kinds of snakes are there in the world?What are some ways that all snakes are alike?What kind of snake weighs as much as 550 pounds and measures as long as 33 feet?Read and find out in the proven winner Snakes Are Hunters!This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,019
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
13826
Publication
Published
September 21, 1989
First published
February 1, 1988
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064450911

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