With species ranging from the legendary, fear-inspiring western diamond-backed rattlesnake to the tiny threadsnake, Texas has a greater diversity of snakes than any other state in the country. This fully illustrated field guide to Texas snakes, written by two of the state's most respected herpetologists and updated by their student and later colleague, gives you the most current and complete information to identify and understand all 111 species and...

"Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world" --

A young python does not want to grow slow and boring like the older snakes he sees in the tropical jungle where he lives.

When Stevie Marsh leaves for his stay at Camp Viper, he believes it is a camp to learn about "Viper" computer software.

Kali is an outsider at his school in India until catching a snake makes him a hero.

Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of snakes.

Ten mice outsmart a hungry snake.

This title focuses on Rattlesnakes and gives information related to their habitats, bodies, food, and life cycles.

Elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake.

After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf, the three Baudelaire orphans are taken in by a kindly herpetologist with whom they live happily for an all-too-brief time.