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One desert day hot as a frying pan, a rattlesnake slithered across the sand.

Little does this rattlesnake know that soon he'll be doing...the rattlesnake dance! And you'll be doing it too!

Preeminent naturalist Jim Arnosky has created not only a book of pure fun, but he's written a song and made up a dance to go along with it. With over thirty-five children's books to his credit, as well as a feature on Reading Rainbow, Jim Arnosky's love of nature--both serious and fun--has influenced children all over the country for decades.

Little Lions was named one of the Top Ten 1998 Animal Books for Children by Booklist, who called it "a picture book with a fine combination of dignity and playfulness." ... Read more

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In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization and patterns to avoid predators-or to sneak up on prey! Some are virtually impossible to see. ... Read more

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Scary!
I handed copies of this little book out for Halloween last year, and the kids kept coming. There are ten frightening snakes depicted here, most of them in attack poses, coiled or hissing or lunging. The snakes shown are a death adder, a Sahara sand viper, a sharp-nosed pit viper, a cottonmouth, a tiger rattlesnake, a black-tailed rattlesnake, a boa constrictor, a yellow-blotched pit viper, a cantil, and a cobra. They're great value for gifts, treats, rewards, or just for fun. ... Read more

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Turtle and Snake are going camping. Where should they put their tent? They splash through a brook, climb over some rocks, and paddle across a pond, before they find the perfect spot. But the forest is a little too scary at night. These endearing characters help beginning readers gain confidence. ... Read more

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4 year old loves it!
After checking this out of the library, my 4 year old son immediately loved it. Keep in mind that it is not a book to help kids like camping. It is a fun book that can help kids start reading. My son memorized the book in just a few readings, and he now "reads" it himself. The pictures of the turtle and snake sleeping bags are great!

Not for those who like camping
We are a family that likes camping so when I saw this title, I thought it would be a nice book. But the message is that camping is scary and that it is much more fun to stay home where it is safe and warm. Turtle and Snake are scared away by the hooting of an owl. This is not a message that we want to encourage in our family. My 4-year old daughter thought it was a pretty lame book. ... Read more

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When ten-year-old Harvey is visited by his cousin Nora, trouble is bound to ensue, and this year's episode with snakes is no exception. ... Read more

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It's Not Easy Being Green.
Through simple words combined with bright and colorful photographs, the authors illustrate the life cycle of a frog to young children. From egg to tadpole to frog. The last page of the book includes lots of useful information for teachers that can help answer questions concering the text. ... Read more

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What do two best friends, Turtle and Snake, do when they're at work?Turtle tells the cars when to stop and when to go. Snake throws the pizza crust in the air and spins it high and low. At the end of the day they share a pizza pie with their friends. These two endearing characters help beginning readers gain confidence. ... Read more

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Learn the real stories behind these mysterious creatures, and how they've earned their distinct reputations. Alligators and Crocodiles begins with a brief section on reptile families and the differences and similarities between them, such as the differences between a snake with legs and a lizard with no legs! Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles are covered, highlighted by full-color photos and "Fun Facts" throughout. Young readers will discover why alligators are sometimes called living bulldozers.

This book provides an exciting opportunity to dig deeper into the lives of alligators and crocodiles. For research or enjoyment, young readers will turn to this kid-friendly book again and again.

Twenty-five full-color photographs capture up close the physical details, actions, and environment of this captivating reptile. ... Read more

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Croak if you love frogs! Amazing amphibians leap from the pages of this easy nonfiction reader featuring incredible cut-paper frogs in every color, shape, and size. ... Read more

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Anacondas that can swallow a deer whole?Black-necked cobras whose venomous spit can blind their enemies?Find out in this fascinating book that tells about the deadliest snakes of all! ... Read more

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Deadly Snakes
This is an excellent book! Give it to your kids to learn about dangerous snakes that way they know which ones to stay away from and you yourself could even learn something new! ... Read more

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Early learning has never been more alive...or lively!Dramatically illustrated and die-cut, with engaging texts, the Know It Alls(tm) series provides a first scientific look at our planet.Snakes smell with their tongue, shoot poison from their fangs, swallow their prey whole, and are sometimes born with two heads!Get an "up close and personal" look at these amazing creatures!Look for other titles in this exciting series:

Bugs!

ISBN# 0-7681-0094-1

Dinosaurs!

ISBN# 0-7681-0067-4 Sharks!

ISBN# 0-7681-0125-5 Wildcats!

ISBN# 0-7681-0095-X Wolves!

ISBN# 0-7681-0126-3 Butterflies!

ISBN# 0-7681-0131-X Spiders!

ISBN# 0-7681-0128-X Whales!

ISBN# 0-7681-0127-1 Apes!

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Skunk is mischievous. Skunk is selfish. Skunk is bossy. Skunk is ... a skunk. So when Lizard stomps on Skunk's toes (purely by accident) you can be sure that Skunk won't forget it.

As it turns out, however, the only thing bigger than Skunk's silly grudge is Lizard's generous heart. For Lizard is a friend (a true friend), and as Skunk soon discovers, friends believe in making things right, no matter what it takes ...