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This charming nonfiction picture book shows how a variety of familiar, kid-friendly animals prepare for-and survive-winter in northern climates.

There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms! This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather.

Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from poisonous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use in treating disease, and the politics of bringing life-saving antivenom drugs to market. Meet the doctors, herpetologists, medical researchers, conservationists, and patients working together to address an international crisis.

What makes snakes so fascinating—and scary? Read about snakes in detail, from how they find food and reproduce to how they are adapted to their environments. Compare the behaviour of poisonous snakes with non-poisonous ones, and be informed in case you ever meet one in the wild!

Six super snakes slide through the pages of this series. From the giant boa constrictor to the venomous eyelash viper, young readers with get up close to these creepy creatures. With the help of bright, colourful images and QR codes throughout, these titles cover each snake3s physical characteristics, habitat, and diet.

Watch out for these dangerous predators! This series presents the physical characteristics, habitats, and hunting methods of different snakes.

Watch out for these dangerous predators! This series presents the physical characteristics, habitats, and hunting methods of different snakes.

Sneakers, first invented in 1868, have profoundly influenced athletics, fashion, music, culture, and the global economy over the last century plus. Readers will gather information and draw conclusions about the latest high-tech models, the global manufacture of sneakers, big money endorsements, and the political aspects of the sneaker world.

Oh moon so full, round, and bright, We beg one favour of you tonight. For witches who tattle, witches who snitch, Tie their tongues, zip their lips! No witch shall squeal or tell on friends. This spell will be broken when the snitching ends! Tattling is an all too familiar occurrence among children that can have harmful impacts on friends and relationships. This spellbinding story encourages children to examine the difference between snitching and telling and the impact of their words on others.