National Geographic Readers: Snakes


Book Description

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.




Slither, Snake!


Book Description

Desribes some common behaviors of snakes, including using their tongues to smell, using fangs for hunting, and slithering along the ground.




National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes With Snakes


Book Description

Join National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes as they read Barr's hilarious—and completely true!—accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.




Reptiles


Book Description

Presents general information about different types of reptiles, looking at what they are, how they are classified, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.




Deadliest Animals


Book Description

Explore 12 species that you hope you'll never come across, from sharks, snakes, jellyfish, bears, tigers and mosquitoes.




Lizards


Book Description

Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.




Coral Reefs


Book Description

Introduces coral reefs, including how they are made, where they are in the world, and why the world's coral reefs are in danger.




Sleep, Bear!


Book Description

A bear cub and its family prepare to hibernate for the winter.




Garter Snakes


Book Description

This very simple book about garter snakes combines familiar with fun. Readers will learn about this favorite common reptile while strengthening reading skills and being wowed with great photographs.




National Geographic Readers: Water


Book Description

Water is all around us; we drink it every day. In this level 3 reader, kids will learn about the water cycle, discovering how rain and snow flow into our lakes, rivers, and oceans, and later evaporate into the sky again. Vivid photography and accessible text make this book an ideal introduction to the science of water. From the Trade Paperback edition.