All about Rattlesnakes

Children's Literature - Armin Brott

In this fourth book in Scholastic's "All About" series, writer/naturalist Jim Arnosky takes young readers (and the parents who will have to be there to hold their hands) on a fascinating tour of the strange world of these poisonous reptiles. By the time you're done you'll know how many different kinds of rattlers there are (31 separate species!), how big they get (2 feet up to 7 feet), and you'll even see a life-size portrait of the largest-and most dangerous-of them all, the Eastern Diamondback. An excellent resource for schools or just for kids who are interested in science.

School Library Journal

Gr 2-5A handsome offering. Large, dramatic watercolors in rich tones of golden brown, sun-washed greens, and veiled blues accompany a very readable text. Chock-full of data for curious and investigative minds, the book includes a plea for the protection of these highly evolved predators and precautions for those living in rattlesnake country. Smaller inserts present close-ups of rattler anatomy, and each one is paired with an informative caption. The clear organization and the careful correlation of the vivid artwork make the material easily accessible. From the striking dust jacket to the vibrant endpapers, All About Rattlesnakes is a fine nonfiction resource, an excellent science read, and a pleasure to the eye.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY