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Australia's Most Dangerous Snakes

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From the gwardar to the python, and from sea snakes to the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's Most Dangerous Snakes. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from Australian Geographic, interesting fact files, and information about what snakes eat, where they live,... Read More
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From the gwardar to the python, and from sea snakes to the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's Most Dangerous Snakes.

Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from Australian Geographic, interesting fact files, and information about what snakes eat, where they live, how they see and hear, what their eggs look like, and much more!

  • Explore the secret world of snakes: they live under logs, in caves, in trees and even under water!
  • Inspect some astonishing photos of snakes getting ready to strike and catch their prey. How dangerous is snake venom?
  • Find out about snakebites and how to help someone who has been bitten.
  • Discover some of the amazing skills that snakes use in their hunt for food.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761216619

Publisher: Australian Geographic Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 June 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Australian Geographic Pty Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 359g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Australian Geographicย captures the spirit of Australia, and strives to inspire, entertain and educateย childrenย with engaging stories, fascinating facts and amazing photography. Australian Geographic endeavours to leave our planet a better place, supporting conservation efforts, adventure and community projects โ€“ but most importantly they encourageย the next generationย to love the world we live in.

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