Covering a wide range of topics on snake reproduction and phylogeny, this comprehensive book discusses everything from primordial germ migration in developing embryos to semelparity (death after reproduction) in the aspic viper.
Snakes Slither and Hiss (Pre-Level 1 - Learning to Read)
Photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Snakes Slither and Hiss introduces young readers to some of the world's biggest, longest, and most dangerous snakes. Look out!
The exotic sights and sounds of the many insects, reptiles, birds and other animals thriving in the tropical rainforest are explored in this program. It presents facts about where animals live, what they eat, how they adapt to changes in their environment and how they protect themselves from predators. Children will be intrigued by an incredible variety of species, including iguanas, jaguars, tapirs, coatimundis, snakes, sloths, spiders, caterpillars, beetles, katydids, mantises, butterflies, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, scarlet...
Bead Crochet Snakes is a goldmine for beadwork enthusiasts, scholars, and antique collectors. It is the only book to offer an extended, illustrated history of bead crochet snakes and five patterns for beaders who want to crochet their own snakes. The book's extensive photos, clear charts, and detailed instructions made Bead Crochet Snakes a must for anyone curious about the rich history of these wonderful objects.
Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert combat ship Oregon have barely escaped a mission on the Congo River when they intercept a mayday from a defenseless boat under fire off the African coast. Cabrillo takes action, saving the beautiful Sloane Macintyre-who's looking for a long-submerged ship that may hold a fortune in diamonds. But what surprises Cabrillo is her story about a crazy fisherman who claims to have been attacked on the open sea by giant metal snakes in the same area. What begins as a snake hunt leads Cabrillo onto the trail of a far more lethal quarry-a deranged militant and his followers who plan to unleash the devastating power of nature itself against all who oppose them.
