Animals

Wild turkeys have roamed the woodlands of North America since before hunters came. These big birds have sharp senses and are extremely intelligent. They are also known to get rowdy with their More →

People are often afraid of snakes, but these pythons are actually known for their fearfulness. Ball pythons curl up when threatened, coiling so tightly that they can actually be rolled around More →

These small snakes pack a poisonous punch. Found in the branches of rain forest trees, bush vipers use their venom to feed on rodents, amphibians, lizards, and birds. See how these… More →

Groundhogs are big rodents—the largest in the squirrel family, in fact. They spend summers eating grasses, plants, and fruits before hibernating during the winters in underground burrows.… More →

Green anacondas are among the largest snakes in the world! Although they are sluggish on land, they can swim at high speeds in all depths of water. Young readers will glide through this title More →

Reaching more than 20 feet and 2,000 pounds, the crocodile is the largest living reptile in the world! These endangered creatures spend their days resting on land or floating in swamps or… More →

King cobras are known for their broad heads and standing defense posture. When these cobras sense prey nearby, they extend the top one-third of their body up in the air, lurching forward to… More →

Originally called “deaf” adders by Australian settlers, these patient snakes lie in ambush awaiting their prey. When in striking distance, these deceptive predators use their long fangs with… More →

Emerald tree boas are an electrifying sight! Sporting a pattern of lightning bolt shapes down their green backs, these nonvenomous snakes catch rodents in a flash. See how these hair-raising… More →

The animals in these books look as strange as their names sound. Enter the weird world of narwhals, aye-ayes, star-nosed moles, and others in this series. Find out how their strange… More →

Slither into your seat and get ready to learn about some amazing snakes! This series will ambush you with exciting facts about how snakes look, move, hunt, and more. Each book has active… More →

You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can… More →