Deadly Reptiles

Snakes and alligators and lizards—oh my! Readers will enter the cold-blooded world of the planet’s most dangerous reptiles in this detailed, full-color guide. They’ll learn about the tools these scary (and fascinating) creatures use to hunt and defend themselves, including powerful venom, frighteningly quick reflexes, and pure strength. Fact boxes and other features will highlight details about the muscular green anaconda, the powerfully venomous black mamba, the lethal Komodo dragon, and many more.

Snakes and alligators and lizards—oh my! Readers will enter the cold-blooded world of the planet’s most dangerous reptiles in this detailed, full-color guide. They’ll learn about the tools these scary (and fascinating) creatures use to hunt and defend themselves, including powerful venom, frighteningly quick reflexes, and pure strength. Fact boxes and other features will highlight details about the muscular green anaconda, the powerfully venomous black mamba, the lethal Komodo dragon, and many more.

Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated spreads and dramatic photos will keep young readers turning the page to learn more about these deadly reptiles.

Get nose to nose with twenty of the fastest, strongest, stealthiest, and most poisonous reptiles you'd the planet Earth has to offer, with Creature Files: Reptiles. From the deadly gaboon viper—with the longest fangs in the world—to the venomous Gila monster that lurks underground, reptiles have an extraordinary assortment of survival skills. Fangs and venom aren’t these cold-blooded creatures’ only weapons: some are camouflaged to hide in plain sight, and others, like the Komodo dragon, have powerful claws for slashing prey. Still others use their awesome strength to overpower victims, like the green anaconda and its deadly squeeze or the saltwater crocodile and the 3,700 pounds of sheer force it puts into every bite! Creature Files: Reptiles features twenty of the world’s most extraordinary reptiles, with reptilian profiles brought to life by vivid photographs and a host of intriguing facts. Each slithering or stalking animal comes with a Fang File to give you the lowdown on how it uses its teeth to pierce, crush, poison, or munch its meals. Can you match the three replica teeth included to the reptilian mouths they belong to?

While most reptiles are not dangerous to people, some have habits or traits that make them deadly. They may use size, strength, venom, speed, stealth, or other abilities to capture and kill their prey. Six deadly reptiles, including the saltwater crocodile and the Komodo dragon, are profiled.

Introduces several examples of unusual and dangerous snakes, including the anaconda, king cobra, puff adder, sea krait, mamba, and rainbow boa.

SNAKES AND OTHER REPTILES: Elementary- to middle-school readers will explore amazing facts about reptiles in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which takes children on a journey with some of the most exciting (and dangerous?!) animals in the world! SCIENCE READER FOR KIDS: Around some animals, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. But do you know which is which? Readers will explore the animal kingdom and discover which reptiles are dangerous and which ones aren't – the facts may surprise you! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! This 32-page book features glossary words that are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence. BENEFITS: These high-interest, lower-reading-level readers engage early and readers who are sometimes reluctant with facts about some of the most fascinating animals in the animal kingdom. Glossary words support parents and teachers with helping children connect even further with the text. WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!

Discover how each animal hunts, what it eats, and where it can be found. Most importantly, learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that have made them supreme predators in their realms.