Introduces snakes and provides information on their physical characteristics, how they hunt, and why some snakes are poisonous.

Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.

A big snake comes to live in a town in France where he makes friends with the children who even use him for a jump-rope.

Pictures,facts,and other information about snakes.

Describes different kinds of snakes and explains how they move, hunt, eat, and mate; includes listings of Internet sites which provide further information and downloadable pictures on the topic.

"It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the zoo to learn all about snakes. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about these slithery creatures."--

When Crusher the snake is captured, her only thought is to escape but as time goes by and she befriends the other inmates of the "zoo," she realizes that freedom also means leaving companions behind.

Describes what copperheads look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the danger from their bites, and the outlook for their future.

"The Greedy Python" is quick to gobble up every creature he meets--including to his own great misfortune, himself, when he mistakes the tip of his tail for a lunchtime treat. With drawings by one of the country's most popular illustrators, this story of a python who is quick to eat everything in sight, including the end of his tail on one sad day, is sure to delight and amuse young readers. Full-color illustrations.

When Zookeeper Fred's green snake Vern gets loose in the zoo, the Questioneers need all their talents to help find him, but in the end, it is Aaron's art that leads the way. Includes facts about snakes.