Las serpientes son reptiles diversos que se encuentran en una variedad de ecosistemas, y hay mucho por descubrir sobre estas incre bles criaturas sin extremidades. Este t tulo de no ficci n para secundaria ofrece a los lectores una mirada profunda al proceso de nacimiento y crecimiento, la dieta variada, la anatom a nica y los h bitats globales de estos animales profundamente fascinantes, desde serpientes de jard n inofensivas hasta v boras mortales. Tambi n se destacan los esfuerzos de protecci n de especies y la controvertida relaci n de la serpiente con los humanos a lo largo de la historia, incluyendo la investigaci n m dica sobre venenos y el simbolismo cultural. Fotograf as cautivadoras y datos intrigantes se acompa an de recuadros informativos, un glosario completo, bibliograf a seleccionada, sitios web relevantes y un ndice.Snakes are diverse reptiles found in a variety of ecosystems, and there is a great deal to discover about these incredible limbless creatures. This high-school nonfiction title gives readers an in-depth look at the birth and growth process, varied diet, unique anatomy, and global habitats of these profoundly fascinating animals, from harmless garden snakes to deadly vipers. Also featured are species protection efforts and the snake's controversial relationship with humans throughout history, including medical venom research and cultural symbolism. Captivating photos and intriguing facts are accompanied by detailed sidebars, a comprehensive glossary, selected bibliography, relevant websites, and an index.
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