Diamondback Rattlesnake / Cascabel diamantada

Diamondback Rattlesnake / Cascabel diamantada
Author: Autumn Leigh
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945525

Beautiful photographs and fun facts explain how diamondbacks live, hunt, and grow to be one of the biggest snakes in the United States. English language learners receive engaging support from the authentic Spanish translation. Additional features such as fact boxes and maps make this an excellent resource for budding report writers.

Taipan / Taipán

Taipan / Taipán
Author: Shanya Worthy
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945703

There are many different kinds of taipans, but all of them are very deadly snakes. Readers will get an up-close look at several different types of taipans and learn some intriguing facts along the way. Eye-catching photographs show these dangerous hunters in action. Bilingual text helps English language learners to discover what taipans eat, where they live, and even how victims can survive a taipan bite.

Black Mamba / Mamba negra

Black Mamba / Mamba negra
Author: Angelo Gangemi
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945347

The mysterious world of the black mamba is richly explored in this bilingual book. Translated into standard Latin-American Spanish, the narrative shares scintillating facts, such as why black mambas are called black even through their scales are not. Young snake lovers will learn just how amazing this African snake is, from its speed to its killer fangs. Detailed photographs show the black mamba in all its glory in its natural habitat.

Boa Constrictor / Boa constrictora

Boa Constrictor / Boa constrictora
Author: Audry Graham
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945401

The snake that is strong enough to kill its prey without venom; whose jaws open wide enough to swallow a monkey whole. It's a boa constrictor, and it kills its prey just by squeezing it. Vibrant photographs and interesting facts describe this powerful predator in frightening detail. How can humans keep these dangerous snakes as pets? Readers will be excited to find out.

Death Adder / Víboras de la muerte

Death Adder / Víboras de la muerte
Author: Lincoln James
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945460

Even though it’s smaller than many killer snakes, the death adder is still very dangerous. Readers will soon discover exactly why this snake is so aptly named. Colorful photographs show this venomous snake in action as readers learn exciting facts about how death adders hunt, eat, and survive. Excellent Spanish translations provide engaging support for bilingual learners.

Anaconda / Anaconda

Anaconda / Anaconda
Author: Juliet Burke
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945282

This bilingual journey—with translation of English into standard Latin-American Spanish—takes readers up close to anacondas, the killer snake that can weigh as much as 550 pounds. Fascinating photographs show different types of anacondas as they swim, hunt, and squeeze their prey in the rain forests of South America.

King Cobra / Cobra real

King Cobra / Cobra real
Author: Cede Jones
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945584

This bilingual narrative, in English and standard Latin-American Spanish, introduces a killer snake that is powerful enough to take down an elephant. The king cobra’s life cycle, attack techniques, and other thrilling details are richly presented here.

Python / Pitón

Python / Pitón
Author: Daisy Allyn
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945649

Just how long is the longest snake in the world? Bilingual learners will discover the answer to this question and many more interesting facts about this killer snake. Exciting photographs put readers face-to-face with this languid hunter, and standard Latin-American Spanish translation of the English narrative helps readers explore the life of a predator that’s so big that it can even eat a deer.

Diamondback Rattlesnake

Diamondback Rattlesnake
Author: Autumn Leigh
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433945509

Its fangs are sharp and its venom is deadly. It has a tail that rattles to warn other animals to stay away. It’s a diamondback rattlesnake, and it can grow to be a whopping 8 feet long and weigh up to 10 pounds. Readers will enter the world of this fascinating predator. Beautiful photographs and fun facts explain how diamondbacks live, hunt, and grow to be one of the biggest snakes in the United States.

Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes
Author: JoAnn Early Macken
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781433921506

Discusses the rattlesnake, including where it lives, what it eats, and how it adapts to its environment.