The Book of Snakes: A life-size guide to six hundred species from around the world

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Ali likes to wear the smaller snakes as accessories while she searches for new opportunities to interact with them. Until Ali visits one of her aunts, Ali’s family finds it difficult to comprehend her obsession. Although Johnson uses visual details and beautiful language throughout her book, the majority of the aspects in her novel are unrealistic. This isn’t a huge deal since most kids have vivid imaginations.

Author David Steen looks at the mythologies behind snakes and breaks down what is true and what isn’t. While you may think some myths are self-explanatory, Steen looks at their origins and if there are nuggets of truth in the myths. Not everyone fears snakes. Some love snakes, just like the main character Ali in The Girl Who Wore Snakes. This is a book for children who love and respect snakes and is also a great book for those who fear them. It’s a reassuring book that snakes are beautiful and deserve our respect just like any other animal. Kali and the Rat SnakebyZai Whitaker, illustrated by Srividya Natarajan In this novel, the horror and chaos don't really come from the snake. They come from partisan squabbles, from political posturing. From a mayor who's so image-conscious that he's willing to round up 500 cops from all five boroughs and have the lot of them comb Central Park, inch by inch, on a 100-degree day. All so they *might* catch one stray reptile who probably wouldn’t survive the winter anyway. The fun in this book comes from Steen answering questions you didn’t know had an answer or never thought to ask!It’s important to note that this is not a local guidebook. You may indeed be able to find information on the eastern indigo snake you think you spotted, but it’s organized by family (or type of snake), not region. Pros and Cons of Snake: The Essential Visual Guide by Chris Mattison Pros The easy-to-read language makes it easy for kids to learn on their own, and each image features a caption to pique your kid’s interest and start a dialog. Author Mark O’Shea is a Professor of Herpetology and a television presenter. He published this book of snake species in 2018. Our selection as the best overall is Snake: The Essential Visual Guide by Chris Mattison which is a phenomenal and a terrific overall book on snakes. Below are two honorable mentions that specialize in a niche topic. Honorable Mention #1: The Ultimate Ball Python: Morph Maker Guide

This gem is for people who love the snakes in the southwestern states. It has information for people who may want to keep these snakes as pets, but it mostly talks about conservation, biology, habitats, and different species – including invasive species.This book includes information on over 100 species, including rare and endangered snakes. It contains an introduction to snake biology, evolution, and anatomy and dispels myths and misconceptions with scientific facts (no, that snake probably can’t eat you). Plus, it’s organized by region, making it easy to find the snake you’re seeking. It also features stunning photography, and when you combine it with O’Shea’s personal experiences with some of the world’s biggest snakes, you get more than just an encyclopedia of snakes: it’s an adventure. Pros and Cons of Boas and Pythons of the World by Mark O’Shea Pros What I liked: John Godey is actually the pen name of Morton Freedgood. He passed away in 2006, but as Godey had a long career of writing and releasing mystery and thriller books. His most famous or well known release is perhaps ‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,’ which was made into a movie in 1974 and remade in 2009, starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta. His chosen genre of mystery/thriller is on full display here with ‘The Snake.’ Most Comprehensive Book: Snakes of the United States and Canada by Carl H. Ernst and Evelyn M. Ernst This snake book includes 131 species — all of the species known in the U.S. and Canadian at the publication date. It includes information about geographic variation, distribution, and even known fossils in North America. It also contains detailed profiles and excellent photos of the snakes which help you identify which snake you’re staring down on your front porch. In an almost textbook-style thoroughness, this book sends you on a deep dive into the world of snakes. It also includes detailed range maps, reproduction, and other behavioral traits. Kali is the son of a snake catcher, and that makes it hard for him to make friends in his village. However, being different has its perks, and when a rat snake appears in the classroom, it’s Kali who knows how to wrangle it. This is a book about bravery and how everyone’s talents, interests, and family make them beautifully unique. Verdi by Janell Cannon

In this picture book, a girl becomes enamored with snakes when a zookeeper visits her school. She likes to wear the snakes as accessories. When you’re selecting a children’s book about snakes, there are several factors to keep in mind: age group, type, and format. Let’s look at these categories more closely. Age Group

This middle grade book explores grief and death while artfully balancing humor. Twelve-year-old Josh’s mother died in a car crash brought on by a snake being in the car. Josh and his family are bewildered. How did the snake get there? How do they move on? Josh is left to find his own answers. Young Adult Snake Books A Crown of Wishes (The Star-Touched Queen #2) byRoshani Chokshi This book is appropriate for kids three to six years old. Pros and Cons of Verdi by Janell Cannon Pros A handful of reviewers called it a “short, cheaply made book.” Pros and Cons of National Geographic Readers: Snakes! by Melissa Stewart Pros Chapters include “Are Baby Snakes More Dangerous Than Adults?” and “Can You Fall into a Nest of Cottonmouths?” I love this cover! MeetKiranmala, who’s in 6th grade and lives in New Jersey. Everyone is fine and normal untiluntil her parents vanish and a demon crashes into her home.Kiranmala finds out that, in fact, she is a real Indian princess, and is thrust into a world of magic and danger, including avoiding the Serpent King of the underworld. Everything You Need to Know About SnakesbyJohn Woodward

The Book of Snakes starts out explaining the history and evolution of serpents, moves into classifications and scientific names (including reference charts) and then discusses what makes a snake a snake, their habits, defenses, and reproduction. The Little Snake is beautiful fable and tells the story of Mary, who befriends a small golden snake named Lanmo when she was a child. Lanmo visits Mary throughout her life, and it’s a story of friendship and heartbreak. Many fans of this book have compared this book to The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (October 2019) The most comprehensive book on the list is Snakes of the United States and Canada by Carl H. Ernst and Evelyn M. Ernst. Best Introductory Book: The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World by Mark O’Shea

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Everybody's got an opinion. Protesters want the park shut down; counterprotesters think they're nuts. Pranksters have a field day scaring the hell out of bystanders with rubber snakes on strings. One well-to-do socialite organizes the city's dog owners and has them sweep the park with all their poochies in tow--on the theory that man's best friend is also man's best snake-wrangler Godey is different because if anything, his story is pro-snake. And refreshingly so. As a lifelong herpetology enthusiast, I really appreciate that positive outlook on some of the animals I love the most. A few reviewers pointed out some inaccuracies, such as calling snakes “poisonous” instead of “venomous.” The body of her first "victim" is barely even cold when a media circus invades her new territory. Armed vigilantes sweep Central Park, hell bent on killing the snake, or at least taking her picture. Whatever comes first.