Books with title Rattlesnake Rock

Rosa is faced with a terrible choice. Senor Garcia has offered her a dream job and a mustang colt of her own. If she accepts, five of the twelve mustangs in the herd get to live, her parents keep their jobs, and her friend gets a new assistant. Almost everyone wins. Almost. Seven unwanted mustangs will be sent to slaughter. Can she let that happen? But what choice does she have?

Rattlesnakes are much maligned primarily because they are much misunderstood, In Rattlesnake Rules, award-winning children's author and science editor Conrad J. Storad removes the veil of mystery from these fascinating creatures and imparts to young readers valuable information that will help them better understand rattlesnakes and to keep both the children and the snakes safe. Now available in paperback for the first time!

Rosa is faced with a terrible choice. Senor Garcia has offered her a dream job and a mustang colt of her own. If she accepts, five of the twelve mustangs in the herd get to live, her parents keep their jobs, and her friend gets a new assistant. Almost everyone wins. Almost. Seven unwanted mustangs will be sent to slaughter. Can she let that happen? But what choice does she have? There's no way she can save them...

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

Baby Rattlesnake cries and cries for a rattle just like his big brother and sister have, but his parents tell him he’s still too young. His crying keeps the Rattlesnake People up all night, so finally his parents give in. Thrilled with his new power, he mischievously uses his rattle to scare little animals. He grows bolder and bolder, till one day he scares the wrong creature. Adapted from a Chickasaw tale, this English-only version of this story-time favorite provides a witty lesson in the value of self-control that all young readers can relate to. Mira Reisberg’s appealing illustrations vividly depict the story’s Southwestern setting.

Whats that rattling sound? Its a rattlesnake. Readers will love exploring the world of this venomous predator. With a focus on hunting, this book also introduces readers to the rattlesnakes anatomy, life cycle, and behavior, as well as its amazing snake senses. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers. Freaky facts about rattlesnakes are sure to grab the interest of animal lovers and thrill seekers alike.