Snakes In Third Grade! encourages young learners to build reading comprehension skills with grade-appropriate vocabulary, extension activities, and an engaging story. Featuring reading activities and a Comprehension & Extension section, this 24-page title introduces transitioning readers to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and learning skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Snakes In Third Grade! encourages young learners to build reading comprehension skills with grade-appropriate vocabulary, extension activities, and an engaging story. Featuring reading activities and a Comprehension & Extension section, this 24-page title introduces transitioning readers to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and learning skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

Suzie wants to prove to everyone that snakes have what it takes! This helpful serpent’s misison to rewrite social stereotypes celebrates the new year. Suzie is a young serpent who seeks high-flying adventure. The girl Lily befriends the snake, much to her grandparents' chagrin. However, Suzie aims to shed others' negative perceptions of snakes. Can she prove her versatility to Lily's family and the neighboring animals? And what will Suzie do when the wisest choice is to lie low? 2013 was The Year of the Snake. When others doubt her, can Suzie show that an adaptable attitude can overcome all obstacles? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jennifer Wood creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children’s book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year. Suzie’s rollercoaster ride to discover her true nature will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, lovers of serpents and dragons. Teachers appreciate how Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales. - - - "The book is gorgeously illustrated by Jennifer Wood in lush pastels... The heartwarming story about overcoming misconceptions resounds in any culture. It also doesn’t hurt that the heroine is playful and enjoys being a little girl’s jump rope. Despite the scales and fangs, Suzie is a snake with a heart of gold". - Sampan "In The Year of the Snake, Chin has managed to weave an adventurous story of friendship and acceptance into an important cultural lesson about the Chinese Zodiac... As a Teacher Librarian, I am continually searching for books that have a positive message as well as captivating illustrations, and The Year of the Snake is just that! - Julie Griffin, Palo Alto Unified School District, CA

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.

"Watch out! This snake packs some seriously strong venom. Just two drops of black mamba venom could kill you dead in 30 minutes. Learn more about this deadly snake"--

Learn all you need to know (and more) about these stunningly slithery reptiles Ever wondered how to charm a cobra? Everything You Need to Know About Snakes contains amazing facts and staggering statistics that will tell you all you could hope to know about the slithery snake. Find out how far a cobra can spit, meet some seriously slippery characters in the most camouflaged stakes, have a look at a gallery of fangs and read all about a whopping 15m long prehistoric snake. Perfect for school projects, Everything You Need to Know About Snakes also contains facts about lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles. It's everything you need to know and everything you want to find out.

There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also reveals which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snakes are "milked," how anti-venom is made, and what to do if you're bitten.

Some snakes have a deadly, poisonous bite, while others squeeze the life out of their prey. Many people are afraid of slithering serpents—but that doesn’t mean jokes about them can’t be hiss-terical! Readers will love learning cool facts about snakes, including their ability to hold back venom if they don’t intend to kill the person or animal they’re biting. Colorful photographs and illustrations enhance this interesting science information as python puns, fang funnies, and diamondback delights cause readers to giggle from head to rattle!

Kids Meet the Snakes features snakes from all around the world, from the common garter found in many backyards to the fearsome Egyptian Cobra, with each snake showcased on a full-color 2-page spread complete with die cut. The text is written as an inviting and intimate 1st person introduction from each snake species directly to the reader, instantly drawing kids in and enticing them to want to learn more. Each spread also features fun facts about the species including its habitat, food sources, and typical daily activities. They’re ssssspectacular, ssssspooky, and just a little bit sssscary, they’re snakes, and in this newest addition to the popular Kids Meet series, readers will come face to face with them on a personal level. Each 2-page spread will feature a different species of snake from around the world, with beautiful photos by famed nature photographer Chris Mattison. More than 40 different types of snakes, from the mundane garter to the lethal viper will be introduced, including: Tropical rattlesnake, Boomslang, Green mamba, Egyptian cobra, Puff adder, Gaboon viper, and Egg-eating snake, and each page will include a personal introduction from the snake plus fun facts about the animal’s habitat, food, and lifecycle. With Kids Meet the Snakes, getting to know our sssscaly, ssssslithery sssnake friends issss sssso much fun.