Other editions of book Amazing Snakes of the Midwest

The hognose snake may be feisty, but if it cant scare away an enemy by hissing and acting tough, it will flop onto its back and play dead! Readers will learn this cool fact and much more about the snakes of the Midwest. This book will teach the difference between rattlesnakes and their look-a-likes, explain how snakes can be identified, and describe some unique adaptations of these Midwestern crawlers.

The hognose snake may be feisty, but if it cant scare away an enemy by hissing and acting tough, it will flop onto its back and play dead! Readers will learn this cool fact and much more about the snakes of the Midwest. This book will teach the difference between rattlesnakes and their look-a-likes, explain how snakes can be identified, and describe some unique adaptations of these Midwestern crawlers.

Every region of North America has slithering snakes. Readers will learn about the climate and habitat of each region, and the adaptations that help snake species to survive there. Chapters explore snakes’ behavior, including where they sleep and how they hunt for prey. Photographs show kids how to distinguish between species that can be mistaken for one another. •Descriptive language explains the range and life cycle of North American snakes •Glossary defines scientific words related to snakes and their habitats •Maps promote Common Core standards for the integration of text and illustrations