Hissssss! Watch out for that snake! This book takes adventurous readers on a quest into the world of the boa constrictor. Students will discover a slithery way of life as they learn about the boa's impressive size, mouthful of sharp teeth, and special senses such as its scent-detecting forked tongue. Full-color photos give kids an opportunity to identify these heavy-bodied reptiles by their beautiful scale colors and patterns. Readers will also observe how sneaky boa constrictors use their natural camouflage to disappear from sight! A range map supplements chapter information about the surprising places these well-known snakes live. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index compliment the chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Whether beautiful boas or venomous vipers, slithery snakes never cease to cause fascination or fear. Full-color photos reveal these legless reptiles in a larger-than-life format. As readers explore each serpent species in this series, they will uncover many surprising facts about where snakes live, their life cycle, and their unique set of senses. Easy-to-read text encourages kids to learn more about how these cunning creatures survive in their habitats, hunt prey, and defend themselves. From tongue to tail, this series will lure in anyone curious enough to unlock the secret world of snakes!
