Cañon City Public Library

In her thrilling new book, Lauren Groff brings the reader into a physical world that is at once domestic and wild-a place where the hazards of the natural world lie waiting to pounce, yet the greatest threats and mysteries are still of an emotional, psychological nature. A family retreat can be derailed by a prowling panther, or by a sexual secret. Among those navigating this place are a resourceful pair of abandoned sisters; a lonely boy, grown up;...

A photographic introduction to king cobras, providing information about where they live, how they look, what they eat, and how they guard against danger.

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of pythons, along with some interesting facts about these snakes.

Nelville Flynn is escorting a witness on a plane that is bound for Los Angeles. The problem is that an assassin is bent on killing the witness. The assassin releases a crate containing about 450 deadly snakes onto the same plane. Nelville finds out and he becomes bent on doing his job and getting the snakes back where they belong - on land. If the snakes won't cooperate with Nelville, he will just have to send the snakes on to snake heaven.

Discusses the work of Bob Mason and his efforts to study and protect snakes, particularly red-sided garter snakes.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.

Discusses the characteristics of different varieties of snakes and provides information on selection, feeding, housing, breeding, health care, and other aspects of keeping them as pets.

Learn about rattlesnakes.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of snakes.

Miss Mingo helps all of the animal students in her class overcome their shyness on the first day of school by encouraging them to share something special about themselves.