Snakes for Kids

A Junior Scientist's Guide to Venom, Scales, and Life in the Wild
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Snakes for Kids by Michael G. Starkey is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of snakes. The book offers intriguing facts, captivating photographs, and insights into the various species of snakes, their habitats, and behaviours, all tailored to capture the curiosity of children. It's an educational and exciting exploration into how these often misunderstood creatures live and thrive in their natural environments.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you or your young readers are fascinated by the scaly, slithering creatures of the natural world. It's filled with fun facts and vibrant images that make learning about snakes an exciting adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the wonders of wildlife.

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Snakes for Kids

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Come face to face with mysterious snakes with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9.

Take an amazing journey into the wonderful world of snakes—fangs, rattles, scales, and all. Snakes for Kids is filled with fascinating facts and wild photographs that will take you close up to serpents from around the globe! Dive into their habitats and life cycles and see how their relationships with other animals create balance in the food web and help keep ecosystems healthy.

Start by learning more about some of your favourite snakes—from the King Cobra to the massive Anaconda. Discover how they move, what they eat, why they shed their skin, and plenty of other cool details. You'll also meet a few lesser-known snakes, like the strange family of blind snakes that tunnel underground. Learn everything there is to know about these mysterious reptiles and become an expert on our slithering friends.

Snakes for Kids includes:

  • So many snakes! Check out all the interesting information on 45 different species.
  • Age-appropriate: The reading level is perfect for kids ages 6 to 9.
  • Colourful photos: Detailed pictures allow you to see what the snakes look like in the wild.

If you've been searching for a great kids' book about snakes, look no further—this one has it all.

Series: Junior Scientists

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Snakes for Kids is highly praised for being an engaging and educational introduction to snakes, appealing to young nature enthusiasts. It's noted for its scientific accuracy, readability, and the ability to spark interest and appreciation for snakes among children. The book has earned commendations from experts for making complex subjects understandable, encouraging both interest and conservation awareness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647390426

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 78

About the Author

MICHAEL STARKEY is a conservation biologist, ecological consultant, and public speaker working to educate and involve the public in wildlife conservation issues. He is the founder and executive director of Save The Snakes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to snake conservation.

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