Amazing Snakes!: An I Can Read Book About Reptiles from the Wildlife Conservation Society for Kids (Ages 4-8)

by Sarah L. Thomson

Featuring stunning full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this is the latest title in an exciting I Can Read Book series that takes readers into the amazing world of animals.  The series explores the  amazing  animals that share our world and how we can help them survive. If you were a snake, you could . . . Amazing Snakes! is the fifth paperback edition in our exciting series of nonfiction Level 2 I Can Read Books, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Genres: Animals, Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Sarah L. Thomson has written over thirty books for young readers, including poetry, prose, fiction and nonfiction. Her recent books include Cub's BIG World, which School Library Journal called “a big must-have" and Deadly Flowers: A Ninja's Tale, which Booklist called “genuinely thrilling." She lives in Portland, Maine.

Reviews

[Larissia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely more formal looking education. Gives facts quick and has topics that will peak most children. Good for an easy project on animals, space and more.

[Monica Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it mom

[Kayoc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photography and lots of interesting facts.

[RJ Meehan]

Grades k-3
Level 600L
This is a book describing snakes, size, how they move, grow, different kinds.

[Jen Goeden · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book Amazing Snakes is a book that tells you all about snakes and what they have to do to live.

The book Amazing Snakes is a description book about snakes and there life. The pictures in the book are really photos of snakes, which make it hard for me to book at the book. The photos are bright and fill the page from top to bottom. It is good to read your students nonfiction books sometimes because student could really get into them. This book would be easy to read out loud to your class. You could use this book in science when are your studying different animals. If your students are really into snakes they could read the book to themselves and find out a ton of facts and hopefully it would make them want to read more books on the topic.

[Paige Freeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another book that all teachers should have in their guided reading library. This is an easy read that many students will be interested in because the photos that accompany the text help to explain the concepts clearly while giving strong facts. This book is not in chapter form and is free flowing with text on one side and the photo on the next. This book is written for students who need some assistance when reading and should be used as a guided reading book at an instructional level. I think that most students are naturally drawn to animals and this would offer another option for reading material. The only aspect that I think is a negative about this book is the length of the book. It would need to be spread across multiple readings for guided reading.

[Athena Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to my first and second graders and they absolutely loved it! The pictures were vivid and clear and the book included lots of interesting facts. In addition, there was a glossary that explained meanings of words that students may not know. Most importantly, the book was an easy read, so if my students (more so my second graders than my first) wanted to reread it in order to gain clarity on facts they could. Great book to use when teaching nonfiction text features and reading for information.

[Dan Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was awesome! I loved the colorful pictures and the fascinating facts. My favorite facts from the book are: Snakes do not chew. Snakes do not blink or have eyelids. Snakes don’t need their parents to survive. Some snakes eat crocodiles. Some snakes are almost as long as a school bus.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

liked by my 9 year old

[Mary Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Very informative.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea, but Lola loves snakes. This is one of the better non-fiction snake books we've read.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good photos and info. for lower level grades. Good addition if seeking extra books on the subject.

[Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book in a series. T.R.

[Megan Bratton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great pictures and facts about various types of snakes. End of kindergarten appropriate text.

[Sara Taylor-hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leveled reader. Snakes

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good photos of different types of snakes!