The animals slither and glide right off the page in this amazing, up-close look at the world of snakes. All the fascinating aspects of the snake are covered, from the elegant scales on their body to the way they move, what they eat, how they have their babies, and how they protect themselves. The beautiful photography highlights the amazing diversity of snakes and works seamlessly with the text to draw the reader in. New words are introduced throughout--fang, rattle, slither-- and a glossary at the end helps reinforce the meanings.LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READ Consists of short simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity, and lots of repetition. Guided Reading Levels: F, G