Taipans are long, fast, and deadly, and Doug Wechsler brings them to life in this fast-paced and informative book. Students will love the brilliant photographs and the vivid descriptions of such scenes as the taipan "tiptoeing" through tall grass with its head and neck off the ground for a better view of its surroundings.

Where does the pit viper get its name? How many species of pit viper are there? Richly illustrated and full of detailed and engaging information, this book is sure to be a hit with snake enthusiasts.

Did you know that the smallest rattlesnake (the pygmy), and the largest (the eastern diamondback) can both be found in Florida's pine forests? How about that rattlesnakes' rattles are made of the same material as human fingernails? This book is full of fabulous rattlesnake facts guaranteed to fascinate your students.