Books with title 100 Facts - Snakes

100 FACTS - SNAKES is bursting with unbelievable images, fun activities and exactly 100 fascinating facts. Children aged 7+ will learn everything they need to know about these cold-blooded predators. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Snakes includes key topics about these slithery reptiles in simple numbered facts. Every page features fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. This is the ultimate snake book for kids aged 7+ who want to discover more about venomous and non-venomous snakes. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Snakes: Superior survival skills, hunting for prey and protecting their eggs The purpose of their patterned, scaly skin Harmless species and poisonous snakes such as vipers Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: The biggest snake ever to have lived was as long as a bus! Known as Titanoboa, it lived in the rainforests of South America around 60 million years ago. A few snakes polish their scales with a secretion from their nostrils. This may waterproof the scales or allow the snake to leave a scent trail as it slithers along. Large snakes can swallow prey up to a quarter of their own length. They have been known to eat leopards, gazelles and even small crocodiles! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Quiz question: Why does a puff adder inflate its body like a balloon? Make a snake bracelet using thin card, coloring pencils, a hole punch, some wool and some colorful beads Make a spiral snake using paper and decorate it with camouflage colors

100 FACTS - SPIES is bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and great activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the world of espionage. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Spies covers key topics about secret agents and their missions in concise numbered facts. Information is surrounded by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for children. A perfect introduction to spy books for kids aged 7+ who want to learn more about real-life James Bond spies! Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Spies: History of spying from old spy services to modern-day computer hacking Gathering intelligence by listening in or going undercover How to catch a spy and the dangers of the job Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: The best sources of information are 'MICE' because they are weak people who are willing to betray their friends or countries for Money, Ideology (beliefs), Compromise or Ego (selfishness)! In the 5th century BC, the Greek general Histaeus had battle plans tattooed onto a slave's shaven head so that when his hair grew back, they would be hidden and could be delivered to his allies! US scientists are working on creating shark spies. They will implant electrodes in sharks' brains so that they can control them remotely. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Invent your own cipher (code for letters in the alphabet) and share it with a friend, so you can send secret messages to each other Write a note on a piece of paper in lemon juice with a paintbrush. The recipient can hold it under light to read it and no one else can! Quiz question: What does remote surveillance mean?