National Geographic Kids: Snakes

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

Fall 09 Booklist

Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles

(Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)

by Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

“Leaping lizards–the Cat and Co. explore the world of reptiles!”

The Cat in the Hat travels the globe–in his trusty crocodile car–to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians.

Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more.

Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons, chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards–a virtual Who’s Who of the World’s Most Remarkable Reptiles.

Young readers will slither in delight!

Fall 09 Booklist

Fact Fanatic (Nonficti Fanaticus)

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/experience/preview/2008FallPreviewk6.asp