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

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The question in online snake groups that follows the species identification is, “Is it dangerous/venomous?” After all, that’s what we really need to know — especially when we have children or pets that play in the yard where we spotted the snake.

Welcome to the epic list of snake books! Our scaly, slithering friendsare intimidating animals, often portrayed as monstrous or used to symbolize evil. Yet snakes are also awe-inspiring predators and masters of survival. They come in variety of colors, their scales and patterns stunning and singular. Snakes have also been, particularly this year, a beautiful source of inspiration for book covers. Here is a list of snake books that explore, are inspired by, or feature snakes. I am so here for this cover design and for this book. Sigourney Rose is out for revenge after her island’s colonizers murdered her family. Sigourney is ambitious and powerful: she has the ability to manipulate and reads minds. When the childless king of the islands declares that he will choose his successor from amongst eligible noble families, Sigourney uses her powers to set her revenge in motion. This epic fantasy read explores and peels away the layers of privilege and power. The Little Snake by A.L. Kennedy

Children’s and Picture Snake Books

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 This book is part of a series and is great for those interested in snakes. It follows Akimbo, who visits his uncle Peter’s snake park. While there, there are reports of a green mamba snake nearby—the rarest and most deadly one of all—and Akimbo hopes to assist his uncle in catching it. National Geographic Readers: Snakes!by Melissa Stewart Sorry not sorry, I have to put this on the list for this cover alone, I mean COME ON. Ninth House is one of the most anticipated books of the year, and rightfully so. It’s the first adult fantasy book by the dazzlingly-talented Leigh Bardugo, and tells the story ofGalaxy “Alex” Stern. Alex is the sole survivor of a multiple homicide, and while in the hospital, is offered a chance to attend Yale University on a full ride. Of course, there’s a catch: Alex must monitor Yale’s famoussecret societies. There is already fan art of this book, and some of it features snakes, so…

The only complaint is that this hasn’t been updated with current information on snake families. Pros and Cons of Snakes of the United States and Canada by Carl H. Ernst and Evelyn M. Ernst ProsMark Laita’s book is for those that admire the aesthetics of snakes. It is an artistic endeavor in the form of a photography collection. Those questions (and many more!) are all answered in this text where you’ll find chapters on locomotion, ectothermy, courtship, and sound production. It includes fun facts and captivating illustrations as well as entertaining activities and quizzes.

The fun in this book comes from Steen answering questions you didn’t know had an answer or never thought to ask! It’s all about the biology. However, writing and illustrations were not sacrificed to accommodate the technical details. This is a lush fantasy based in Chinese folklore. It is set in the ancient Kingdom of Xia and tells the story of Skybright, a young girl who by day is the companion to the youngest daughter of a wealthy family. However, she also struggles with an inner darkness at night, leading to a fight to retain her sense of self despite learning of her foreboding destiny. Five ​Dark Fates(Three Dark Crowns #4) byKendare Blake (September 2019) Most Comprehensive Book: Snakes of the United States and Canada by Carl H. Ernst and Evelyn M. Ernst 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.If you’re looking for a good guidebook about snakes then we suggest U.S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics by Scott Shupe. He likes his athletic stripes and bright yellow skin. In addition, every green snake he encounters is uninteresting, unpleasant, and lethargic. Verdi tries every method in the book to get rid of the pale green stripe that runs the length of his body. He just gets himself into more difficult situations. Verdi becomes green despite his attempts, but he is delighted to learn that this does not need to change who he is! Petty covers introductory topics like finding the right vet for your snake as well as more advanced issues like breeding, anatomy, conservation, and health care, including complex issues like managing snake fungal disease. The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering nearly one in six of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years, and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans. The books in our selection fall into two major categories: fiction and non-fiction. Does your child prefer stories or facts? If you get that right, you’re much more likely to hold their attention with their new snake book. Format

A few reviewers pointed out some inaccuracies, such as calling snakes “poisonous” instead of “venomous.” Pros and Cons of Snakes! A Kid’s Book of Cool Images and Amazing Facts About Snakes by John Yost Pros Our favorite thing in this book had to be the information on the Titanoboa, a 50-foot-long prehistoric snake. Children will want to refer to this book often because it is filled with amazing illustrations, entertaining activities and quizzes, and startling information about anatomy, diet, and personality. Serpentineis NOT a reference book, but one for people just love to look at snakes in all their diverse beauty.Everything You Need to Know About Snakes covers the amazing world of reptiles. From swiftly crawling beasts and sentient dragons to snakes that glide and shed skin. Along with discovering all about lizards, alligators, snails, and turtles, readers ages five to nine will also learn about how far a cobra can spit. There’s a gallery of fang photos, information on how to resist a snake strike, the life span of a snake, and more. This book is considered the go-to reference for anyone interested in ball pythons, whether they are beginners, enthusiasts, or breeders.