All about Rattlesnakes [Hardcover]

Jim Arnosky (Author), Arnosky Jim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997 | Series: All About...

Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Rattlesnakes is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of rattlesnakes.

In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! All About Rattlesnakes answers kids' biggest questions, such as: What makes rattlesnakes rattle? What can their venom do? Where do they store it? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers. Kids will be eager to discover all there is to learn about these mysterious and dangerous creatures.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5. A handsome offering. Large, dramatic watercolors in rich tones of golden brown, sun-washed greens, and veiled blues accompany a very readable text. Chock-full of data for curious and investigative minds, the book includes a plea for the protection of these highly evolved predators and precautions for those living in rattlesnake country. Smaller inserts present close-ups of rattler anatomy, and each one is paired with an informative caption. The clear organization and the careful correlation of the vivid artwork make the material easily accessible. From the striking dust jacket to the vibrant endpapers, All About Rattlesnakes is a fine nonfiction resource, an excellent science read, and a pleasure to the eye.?Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic; 1 edition (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590467948
• ISBN-13: 978-0590467940
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,090,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars rattlesnakes, March 10, 2005

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kathtus "kath" (Portland,Or) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All About Rattlesnakes (Paperback)

GREAT PICS! I own a few rattlesnakes and the pictures are pretty acurate for the art. Great little book. I got it for myself! Love it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book full of facts on snakes, September 25, 2008

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This review is from: All About Rattlesnakes (Paperback)

If you have a child who is interested in snakes, this is a must have. It is full of facts and great pictures.

Jim Arnosky is a wonderful children's author. His books are well thought out and have kid appeal.