Snakes
Will be published approx. on 1. February 2014
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4095-6525-3 (ISBN)
Description
Why do snakes hiss? What do they eat? How do they shed their skin? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more in this beginner's guide to snakes. From 'What are snakes?' to a full glossary of snake terms, the fascinating world of snakes is explained through easy-to-read text accompanied by full-colour photographs and illustrations. Includes internet links to exciting websites to find out more about these remarkable reptiles.
Chapters in this book include:
- What are snakes?
- Scaly skin
- Keeping warm
- On the move
- Up in the trees
- Killer fangs
- Squeezing tight
- Big eaters
- Super swimmers
- Laying eggs
- Baby snakes
- Keep back!
- Sneaky snakes
- Snake senses
Chapters in this book include:
- What are snakes?
- Scaly skin
- Keeping warm
- On the move
- Up in the trees
- Killer fangs
- Squeezing tight
- Big eaters
- Super swimmers
- Laying eggs
- Baby snakes
- Keep back!
- Sneaky snakes
- Snake senses
Reviews / Votes
'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino ReadsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
180 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4095-6525-3 (9781409565253)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
James Maclaine (Author)
James Maclaine has written books about meerkats, general knowledge and manners, come up with countless drawing, doodling and colouring ideas, and devised puzzles and things to do for a range of activity books. His Junior Illustrated Thesaurus is the book that he wishes he'd had as a child.
James Maclaine has written books about meerkats, general knowledge and manners, come up with countless drawing, doodling and colouring ideas, and devised puzzles and things to do for a range of activity books. His Junior Illustrated Thesaurus is the book that he wishes he'd had as a child.
Content
Chapters in this book include:
- What are snakes?
- Scaly skin
- Keeping warm
- On the move
- Up in the trees
- Killer fangs
- Squeezing tight
- Big eaters
- Super swimmers
- Laying eggs
- Baby snakes
- Keep back!
- Sneaky snakes
- Snake senses
- What are snakes?
- Scaly skin
- Keeping warm
- On the move
- Up in the trees
- Killer fangs
- Squeezing tight
- Big eaters
- Super swimmers
- Laying eggs
- Baby snakes
- Keep back!
- Sneaky snakes
- Snake senses