Snakes!

Written by Laurence Pringle

Part of the Strange and Wonderful series

Discover the incredible abilities and mysterious lives of snakes worldwide.

4.0 Goodreads · 14 ratings

32 pages· 2,561 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud· NC1000L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the world of snakes with Laurence Pringle as he reveals their astonishing abilities. From climbing without limbs to gliding through the air, snakes defy expectations. With over two thousand species, these legless reptiles play vital roles in nature. How do they hunt, move, and shed their skin? What makes them both strange and wonderful? Dive into this captivating journey with vivid illustrations by Meryl Henderson, and uncover the secrets of these remarkable creatures. Perfect for curious minds, this book offers a lively and informative look at the fascinating lives of snakes.

From the publisher

Can you climb a tree without using arms or legs? Can you smell odors by wiggling your tongue in the air? Snakes can! Beginning with these simple questions, award-winning author Laurence Pringle invites readers to explore the remarkable abilities and lives of snakes. Snakes are legless reptiles, but thanks to their powerful muscles and hundreds of rib bones they can coil, creep, climb, and swim. Some can even glide through the air. Join Laurence Pringle in this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book as he takes a look at some of the more than two thousand snakes that are found almost all over the world. A lively and informative text, joined with Meryl Henderson’s bold and realistic art, explains how snakes hunt for food, move, shed their skin, give birth, and play important roles in nature. While snakes may look strange, this fascinating book shows why they are also wonderful creatures.

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