Books with title Coral Snake

Theres an old saying about the colorful coral snake: Red on yellow, kill a fellow. This is a handy phrase to remember because it helps people distinguish between dangerous coral snakes and the nonvenomous snakes that resemble them. Readers learn that the real coral snake packs a powerful dose of deadly venom in each bite. Numerous colorful photos of coral snakes in the wild are combined with informative text to give readers a close-up view of these dangerous slithering reptiles.

In Coral Snakes, beginning readers will learn how coral snakes live and hunt in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of coral snakes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a coral snake's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about coral snakes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Coral Snakes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Coral Snakes is part of Jump!’s Reptile World series.

Coral snakes are small, brightly colored venomous elapids with black noses. Their markings of black, red, and yellow or white rings serve as a warning that coral snakes can cause harm. Readers will learn about the different behaviors of coral snakes, including that they will flatten their bodies to look larger or raise their tails to confuse predators.