Snakes (Scholastic Reader Series: Level 2)

by Nic Bishop, Nic Bishop (Illustrator)

Overview

Adapted from the award-winning nonfiction book Nic Bishop Snakes, this Level 2 reader features Nic's trademark close-up photographs and thrilling facts!

Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom, or poison, can kill their prey with just one bite!Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals! In this book, Nic introduces fun facts about snakes and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. This adaptation of the award-winning picture book has accessible Level 2 text that is perfect for beginners and eye-catching photographs that will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and photo index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338095708
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	08/30/2016
Series:	Scholastic Reader Series: Level 2
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	898,333
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Nic Bishop Snakes:* "Bishop's brilliantly photographed book will appeal both to snake fans and casual browsers." — School Library Journal, starred review* "Bishop offers an excellent photographic guide to these reptiles." — Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Bishop returns with his always-amazing photographs... It will take a while for readers to tear themselves away." — Horn Book Magazine, starred review"Stunning photographs." — Booklist

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