Spitting Cobra / Cobra escupidora
Spitting Cobra / Cobra escupidora

Author: Avery Willebrandt

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1433960656

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Did you know that some cobras can spray their venom up to 10 feet and hit an enemy in the eyes? However, spitting cobras don’t actually spit their venom. They spray it out of tiny holes in their fangs. They use this unique talent to chase away much larger predators. English language learners will be amazed by the close-up photographs of one of the craziest snakes on Earth. Thrilling facts translated from English into standard Latin American Spanish make this a great bilingual resource.

Spitting Cobras
Spitting Cobras

Author: Emily Rose Oachs

Publisher: Bellwether Media

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1612118917

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You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can ÒspitÓ venom more than 6 feet! Learn why you should avoid eye contact with these cobras in this title for young learners.

Spitting Cobra
Spitting Cobra

Author: Avery Willebrandt

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1433956500

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Most venomous snakes use their sharp fangs to attack enemies. Some cobras, however, have a different way of attacking—they spit! Spitting cobras spray venom at their enemies by forcing it through small holes in their fangs. Some can project their venom up to 10 feet away. Most of these spitting cobras have excellent aim, going right for the eyes every time. Readers will enjoy the close-up views of spitting cobras while reading about these deadly reptiles.

Spitting Cobra / Cobra escupidora
Spitting Cobra / Cobra escupidora

Author: Avery Willebrandt

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1433956535

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Introduces the spitting cobra, which in spite of its common name spreads its venom by spraying, and describes its habitat, appearance, and habits.

Cobras
Cobras

Author: Sylvia A. Johnson

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2006-12-22

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1575058715

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Describes the physical characteristics, diet, and life cycle of cobras and discusses their relationship with humans.

Spitting Cobras
Spitting Cobras

Author: Emily Rose Oachs

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780531262238

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"Engaging images accompany information about spitting cobras. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7."--

Cobras
Cobras

Author: Julie Fiedler

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781404238374

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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of cobras.

The Spitting Cobras of Africa
The Spitting Cobras of Africa

Author: James Martin

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781560652397

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Describes the spotting cobra, its distinctive habits, food, reproduction, and habitat.

Tracks and Shadows
Tracks and Shadows

Author: Harry W. Greene

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2013-10-28

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0520232755

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Tracks and Shadows is both an absorbing autobiography of a celebrated field biologist and a celebration of beauty in nature. Harry W. Greene, award-winning author of Snakes, delves into the poetry of field biology, showing how nature eases our existential quandaries. More than a memoir, the book is about the wonder of snakes, the beauty of studying and understanding natural history, and the importance of sharing the love of nature with humanity. Illustrations.