Snakes
- ISBN-10
- 0754818764
- ISBN-13
- 9780754818762
- Series
- Snakes
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-01
- Author
- Barbara Taylor
Description
- 23 information spreads cover all aspects of snake life and behavior - from food and hunting, to skin, teeth, color, and camouflage. - 6 feature spreads take an in-depth look at one species or aspect of snake behavior, including shedding skin; how they swallow; and laying eggs. - Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a snake's body. - Packed with over 180 stunning color photographs including exciting close-up photography taken by the renowned wildlife photographer Kim Taylor.
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