Boa Constrictors

By James E. Gerholdt

Book Overview

Hissssss Watch out for that snake This book takes adventurous readers on a quest into the world of the boa constrictor. Students will discover a slithery way of life as they learn about the boa's impressive size, mouthful of sharp teeth, and special senses such as its scent-detecting forked tongue. Full-color photos give kids an opportunity to identify these heavy-bodied reptiles by their beautiful scale colors and patterns. Readers will also observe how sneaky boa constrictors use their natural camouflage to disappear from sight A range map supplements chapter information about the surprising places these well-known snakes live. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index compliment the chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562395130
• ISBN13: 9781562395131
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6