7 edition of 101 Wacky Facts About Snakes & Reptiles (A Parachute Press Book) found in the catalog.
101 Wacky Facts About Snakes & Reptiles (A Parachute Press Book)
Walter Retan
Published
January 1992
by Scholastic Paperbacks
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Written in
Edition Notes
| Contributions | Bryan Hendrix (Illustrator) |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Number of Pages | 96 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7540814M |
| ISBN 10 | 0590448919 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780590448918 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 25208722 |
Still, for all their slithering, slimy snakeyness, snakes are fascinating creatures. They’ll be even more fascinating when you learn these 30 interesting snake facts! Just because you cut off the head of a snake doesn’t mean the snake is done. That chopped-off head can still bite and unleash a . This book “Reptiles of the World, Fun Facts for Kids” belongs to a Children’s book series published by Speedy Publishing. We love Speedy Publishing Children’s book series as they usually come with excellent photos and basic references that are quite suitable for the underage, for those small family members at home, for those parents who love to teach their children at home and Reviews:
This is a book about some of nature's most alluring and forbidding creatures, written by a man with an abiding passion for snakes, as well as for science, the fate of the planet, and the wonder of life. Harry Greene presents every facet of the natural history of snakes--their diversity, evolution, and conservation--and at the same time makes a personal statement of why these animals are so 4/5(3). This list of fictional reptiles is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals and is a collection of various notable reptilian characters that appear in various works of fiction. It is limited to well-referenced examples of reptiles in literature, film, television, comics, animation, video games and mythology, organized by species.
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Wacky Facts About Snakes & Reptiles book. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Did you know that snakes have no eyelids. A /5. $ Wacky Facts About Snakes & Reptiles (A Parachute Press Book) Paperback – January 1, by Walter Retan (Author), Bryan Hendrix (Illustrator) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions4/5(1).
Get this from a library. wacky facts about snakes & reptiles. [Walter Retan; Bryan Hendrix] -- Reptiles, Snakes, behavior and habits. Book: All Authors / Contributors: Walter Retan; Bryan Hendrix.
Find more information about: ISBN: OCLC Number. There are more than 3, species of snakes on the planet and they’re found everywhere except in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, and New Zealand.
About species are venomous, and only. Another shocking fact about snakes is their venom – the Western Taipan possesses enough venom to kill full grown men!!.
Speaking of venom, the decapitated head of a snake can still bite hours Author: Alpha Paw. Children’s literature has many notable options when it comes to reptiles.
To help you find the right books for you and your young reader, we’ve compiled a list of the best kids books about reptiles. Our list includes board books, picture books, and chapter books.
Board books are best for babies and toddlers from ages newborn to 2 or 3. A snake is a reptile with a long, thin body but no legs. Some lizards are legless and look like snakes, however, most lizards have eyelids, and snakes do not. All snakes eat live prey, which is grabbed and swallowed whole without chewing it into pieces.
A snake's jaws are flexible and can open very wide, so snakes can tackle big prey. Snakes evolved from a four-legged reptilian ancestor—most likely a small, burrowing, land-bound lizard—about million years ago. Some snakes, such as pythons and boas, still have traces of back legs.
Scientists believe humans are predisoposed to fear snakes. Interesting Reptile Facts 1. There are more than 8, species of reptiles on the planet, and the live on every continent except Antarctica (where it is too cold).
One Hundred and One Facts about Snakes and Reptiles by Walter Retan A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting.
Snakes belong to the animal class reptiles. This group also includes crocodiles, lizards, and turtles. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that raise their body temperature by lying in the sun or lower it by crawling into the shade. Their body temperature changes to the temperature of its surroundings.
Snakes are carnivores. The smallest of all snakes, the Thread snake, eats the pupae, or eggs, of ants and centipedes. The largest snakes, the Pythonsand Anacondas, have been known to eat, deerand pigs. Most snakes live off of insects, rodents, birds, eggs, fish, frogs, lizards, other snakes and small mammals.
Children's book author John Yost gives you "Snakes". This book uses fascinating images and easy to read text that make learning about snakes fun and interesting. This first book in the Nature Books for Children series is acclaimed as being one of Reviews: Snake Facts: Most snakes are referred to as clinically non-venomous snakes, some of the larger types have bites that can still be devastating.
Learn more about non-venomous snakes at Reptile Gardens. The Reptile Gardens gift store offers many things you might find in a zoo gift shop, from t-shirts to reptile books & nature movies.
an amazing book about the beautiful and crazy creatures that we know and love here on earth. it talkes about many reptiles such as snakes, lizards, turtles, 'gators, and many other reptiles.
the book explains the history of the animal both phisical and how they relate to the world. it talkd about their habitats, structure, diet, behavior, and much more.
im sure anyone could enjoy this book/5(4). Lizards and Dragons: Snake: Instant guide to snakes & other reptiles: Scaly babies, reptiles growing up: Wacky facts about snakes & reptiles: Zoobooks: Rattlesnakes. Check out Weird But True. videos, fun facts, and more.
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Menu. Games. Quizzes Personality Quizzes Action Funny Fill-In. Videos. Amazing Animals Leapin' Lizards & Snakes. Leapin' Lizards & Snakes. Leopard Frogs. Check out some interesting facts about reptiles to share with your kids: No matter how weird this may seem, nearly all reptiles actually lay eggs – with shells that hatch.
The bodies of reptiles are covered by one of two things – scales or an outer bony plate like a shell. Reptiles have very tiny brains in proportion to their bodies.
Facts Snakes includes key topics about these slithery reptiles in simple numbered facts. Every page features fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. This is the ultimate snake book for kids aged 7+ who want to discover more about venomous and non-venomous snakes.
Information. Author: Barbara. Get up-close-and-personal with this family-oriented, reptile show and learn about a wide variety of different snakes during our snake handling demonstration.
Gators This exciting wild animal show is a favorite South Dakota attraction and features alligators, crocodiles, and caimans in a fun, informative, and interactive presentation.
Amazing Facts Everyone Should Know our own. In this reality, Elvis was alive, alien visitors were common, weird science ruled, and a .Unlike amphibians, reptiles have no larval forms. The young are either born alive (viviparous) like the adder and common lizard, or hatch from eggs like the grass snake and sand lizard (ovoviviparous).
Reptiles bodies are covered with scales. Lizards periodically shed their skins in flakes, while snakes cast off theirs as a single slough.
