Nic Bishop: Snakes

YIKES Join naturalist Nic Bishop for a closer look at scaly, scary snakes

Snakes are scaly, scary, silent predators. They use powerful venom or crushing strength to overwhelm their victims. Then they swallow them whole With breathtaking full-page images, Sibert Medal-winning photographer Nic Bishop introduces the terrifying and beautiful world of snakes. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and captivating details about the appearance, habits, and remarkable abilities of these amazing reptiles. An index and glossary are included, along with an author's note detailing his research and the fun stories behind the photographs.

Author: Nic Bishop
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 10/01/2012
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780545206389
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154472 / Nic Bishop Snakes


Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Literary Award - Finalist
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Winner
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/06/2012
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 112
Booklist 11/15/2012 pg. 42
Shelf Awareness 11/16/2012
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2012 pg. 33
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2013 pg. 101
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 144 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com.
Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com.