Why Do Snakes Hiss?: And Other Questions about Snakes, Lizards, and Turtles

by Joan Holub

Book Overview

Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there's so much to find out about all of these scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? What unusual things can lizards do? Do lizards ever lose their tails? Why do turtles have shells? Kids will find the answers--and much more--in this fun, fact-filled introduction to reptiles. Filled with colorful photographs and illustrations, this is just right for any reptile lover.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142401056
• ISBN13: 9780142401057
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Great book!

I bought this book for my 7 yr old who hates to read, but loves reptiles. I was really impressed by the quality of the photos and interesting facts about the animals. I have found that alot of beginning reader books are boring, but this really held his interest. Plus, the way it's broken into chapters, makes it easy to read a couple pages a night.

Science and reader in one.

As you know I am always happy to get to mix it up a little and this book was great as both a reader and a science book. We read it for reading but my 8-year-old son enjoyed the topic and pictures so much he asked me not to take it back. He was compiling a list of favorites he would like as pets; among them was the Blue Tonge Skink. It is written in question and answer format that is easy for him to understand. The photos are fun too. We have been enjoying these Dial Easy-To-Read, Level 3 books that start with Why Do. The library has it recommended as a reader for 2-3rd grade.