The Deadliest Snake
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

The Deadliest Snake

Part of the The Deadliest series

Which snake reigns supreme in the ultimate deadly showdown?

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40 pages· ~840L
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In a thrilling contest, six snakes vie for the title of deadliest. As the Death-O-Meter measures their lethal prowess, discover the secrets of these venomous creatures. Will the cobra, mamba, or rattlesnake emerge victorious? Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice guides you through this dangerous world, revealing the fascinating lives of snakes and their crucial role in nature. With humor and vivid illustrations, this tale challenges perceptions and highlights the importance of protecting these misunderstood reptiles. Who will win, and what will you learn about these fearsome contenders?

From the publisher

Meet the deadliest snakes on Earth.Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the dancing spectacled cobra? The fearsome black mamba? The chilling rattlesnake? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for poisonous snake interactions (Do not touch! Do not stomp!) and introduces the contestants.This tale of fangs and venom invites readers into the world of snakes: where they live, what they eat–and what could happen if you ever encounter one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, why they’re important to the places they live–and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Snake shows that even the deadliest creatures may not be as scary as we think.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~840L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
July 15, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781324053750

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