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Books in The Really Wild Life of Snakes series

  • Rattlesnakes

    Doug Wechsler

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Did you know that the smallest rattlesnake (the pygmy), and the largest (the eastern diamondback) can both be found in Florida’s pine forests? How about that rattlesnakes’ rattles are made of the same material as human fingernails? This book is full of fabulous rattlesnake facts guaranteed to fascinate your students.
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  • The Really Wild Life of Snakes

    Doug Wechsler

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Dec. 1, 2001)
    Kids are fascinated by snakes! These stunning books introduce kids to six types of snakes in their natural habitats. Readers will learn fun facts about the snakes' environments and how to identify different species. How did garter snakes get their name? Why do scientists study the venom of taipans? What material makes up a rattlesnake's rattle? How many bones are in the back of a python? Kids will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating and beautiful nature series.
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  • The Really Wild Life of Birds of Prey

    Doug Wechsler

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, July 1, 2001)
    Dr. Doug Wechsler, a wildlife biologist, ornithologist, and photographer, has written this wonderful series on birds of prey. Each book includes an introduction to a bird: its size, color, and habitat; its hunting, eating, and migration habits; how and where it builds its nest, and its survival strategies. Clear, accessible, and often humorous text is combined with spectacular photography from VIREO, the Visual Resources for Ornithology, and The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, to create books that will delight and inform your students.
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