Snakes
Published on 25. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-7460-4189-5 (ISBN)
Description
Did you know that a King Cobra's bite contains enough poison to kill 20 people? This text includes many fascinating facts and records about the world of snakes. It features photographs, detailed illustrations and suggested Web site addresses where readers can go to find out more.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
colour illustrations, photos, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-4189-5 (9780746041895)
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Content
What is a snake?; snake shapes and skeletons; skin and scales; slithering snakes; snake senses; teeth, fangs and jaws; hunting for food; deadly biters; suffocating snakes; camouflage and warnings; staying alive; getting together; baby snakes; giant snakes; boas and pythons; countless colubrids; cobras; sea snakes; mambas; more elapids; vipers and adders; pit vipers; rattlers; underground snakes; snakebite; snakes at stake; rituals and legends; snake facts; using the Internet.