Snakes


Books

Amazing Snakes! (I Can Read Book 2)

By Sarah L. Thomson
HarperCollins, 2006
ISBN: 0060544643
Ages 4-8

An easy reader created in cooperation with the Wildlife Conservation Society. This book covers the life and habits of snakes appropriate to the skills of beginning readers while holding their attention with colorful photographs.

National Geographic Readers: Snakes!

By Melissa Stewart
National Geographic Kids, 2009
ISBN: 9781426304286
Ages 5-8

National Geographic is a favorite of many, and this book on snakes is one kids will love. Filled with facts and photos that will captivate children and adults alike.

The Best Book of Snakes

By Christiane Gunzie
Kingfisher Publishing, 2006
ISBN: 075345937X
Ages 5-8

Detailed illustrations and simple text introduce the characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of a variety of snakes from all over the world.

I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin

By Amanda O'Neill
Kingfisher, 2011
ISBN: 0753465310
Ages 5-8

Have you ever wondered why snakes shed their skin, why they stare or which reptile is the largest on earth? This book is for you! This book answers all sorts of questions about reptiles of all kinds. Learn which ones lay eggs, why they have the habits that they do and how they survive. Great illustrations too!!

Snakes: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature

By Kay de Silva
Aurora, 2016
ISBN: 0987597086
Ages 6-10

This colorful book will appeal to children of all ages. Beautiful color photographs of snakes from many parts of the world and of many varieties will interest the budding snake scientist. Easy-to-read text shares fascinating facts about snakes of all kinds.

Everything You Need To Know About Snakes

By DK Smithsonian
DK Children, 2013
ISBN: 1465402462
Ages 7-10

Full of amazing images, this dazzling reference book will be a favorite of many young readers. It features a clear format full of fascinating facts on snake anatomy, life cycles, diet, and behaviors, as well as games, quizzes, and a useful glossary and index.

Snakes for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Venom, Scales, and Life in the Wild

By Michael G. Starkey
Rockridge Press, 2020
ISBN: 1647390427
Ages 7-10

Written by a snake biologist, this acclaimed book encourages young herpetologists to “think like a scientist” as they journey into the amazing world of snakes. Along with learning about snakes all over the world, readers will discover how snakes help keep ecosystems healthy and maintain balance in nature's food web.

Kids Meet the Snakes

By Andra Serlin Abramson and Chris Mattison
Applesauce Press, 2013
ISBN: 1604333030
Ages 8-10

This up-close-and-personal book is written in a first-person style, with each of 40 snakes introducing itself and describing its habitat, food sources, and daily life. Each snake is showcased through inviting text and colorful photos from a well-known nature photographer.

The Snake Scientist (Scientists in the Field)

By Sy Montgomery
Clarion Books, 2001
ISBN: 0618111190
Ages 10-12

Take a look at the job of a herpetologist. Learn about how one scientist does his job by following his research on snakes as he takes measurements, performs experiments, and studies the lives of snakes in the wild. Great, up-close photographs will have you feeling as if you are part of the study too.

Snake: The Essential Visual Guide

By Chris Mattison
DK Smithsonian, 2016
ISBN: 1465443797
Ages 9-13

This comprehensive, fact-filled guide to snakes features full-page photos and detailed profiles of over 60 snakes. Created by an award-winning wildlife photographer, this book is one that snake enthusiasts of all ages will return to over and over again.