Inland Taipans


Book Description

Also known as the Òfierce snake,Ó the inland taipan is one to watch out for. Said to have the strongest venom of any snake in the world, it kills with just one bite! Growing readers will slither through this title about a powerful snake that thrives under the brutal Australian sun.




Taipans


Book Description

Taipans are long, fast, and deadly, and Doug Wechsler brings them to life in this fast-paced and informative book. Students will love the brilliant photographs and the vivid descriptions of such scenes as the taipan “tiptoeing” through tall grass with its head and neck off the ground for a better view of its surroundings.




Taipan


Book Description

Presents an introduction to the taipan for beginning readers.




Inland Taipans


Book Description

"Engaging images accompany information about inland taipans. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--




Taipan


Book Description

This book describes how a bite from a taipan injects deadly venom to kill prey—or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.




Taipan / Taipán


Book Description

There are many different kinds of taipans, but all of them are very deadly snakes. Readers will get an up-close look at several different types of taipans and learn some intriguing facts along the way. Eye-catching photographs show these dangerous hunters in action. Bilingual text helps English language learners to discover what taipans eat, where they live, and even how victims can survive a taipan bite.




The Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes in Australia


Book Description

This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.




The World's Most Dangerous Animals SUBTITLE:


Book Description

A look at the most dangerous animals from around the world, from Indian red scorpions, giant centipedes and venomous spiders to bull sharks and Asian giant hornets. Animals that can all kill a human being in an unlucky encounter . . .




Amazing Animals: Venomous Snakes: Fractions and Decimals 6-Pack


Book Description

Learn how to express fractions as decimals while reading all about venomous snakes! From cunning cobras to bashful Belchers sea snakes, this 6-Pack of math readers will engage students with high-interest content and real-world connections that make learning mathematics fun. This informational text integrates math and literacy skills, and provides students with rich tasks that promote reasoning and critical thinking as they explore math in a meaningful way. Text features such as a glossary, index, and a table of contents increase understanding and build critical literacy skills, and the practice problems and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop students' math and reading skills. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at home or school. Let's Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provide numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned and develop their higher-order thinking skills. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.




Amazing Animals: Venomous Snakes: Fractions and Decimals


Book Description

Students will gain experience working with fractions and decimals while reading about venomous snakes from around the world. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to make students comfortable working with fractions and decimals. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they’ve learned to their daily lives. Text features include captions, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to increase students’ vocabulary and literacy skills and their interaction with the text. Math Talk poses problems for further thinking, requiring students to use their higher-order thinking skills.