King Cobras

Hissssss! Watch out for that snake! This book takes adventurous readers on a quest into the world of the king cobra. Students will discover a slithery way of life as they learn about the cobra's impressive size, fearsome fangs, and special senses such as the Jacobson's organ. Full-color photos give kids an opportunity to identify these hooded reptiles by their beautiful scale colors and patterns. Readers will also observe how the longest poisonous snakes use their natural camouflage to disappear from sight! A range map supplements chapter information about the surprising places this threatening king of snakes lives. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index compliment the chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Whether beautiful boas or venomous vipers, slithery snakes never cease to cause fascination or fear. Full-color photos reveal these legless reptiles in a larger-than-life format. As readers explore each serpent species in this series, they will uncover many surprising facts about where snakes live, their life cycle, and their unique set of senses. Easy-to-read text encourages kids to learn more about how these cunning creatures survive in their habitats, hunt prey, and defend themselves. From tongue to tail, this series will lure in anyone curious enough to unlock the secret world of snakes!