Children have always been fascinated by snakes, and this imaginative illustrated book safely captures these amazing creatures for close-up scrutiny. Each page is an overhead photograph of a box containing a snake which reveals its shape, size, color, and texture. The amazing photography -- of everything from cobras to constrictors -- is complemented by text that explains the environmental versatility of the species (some are swimmers, some climb trees). This beautiful and fascinating guide reveals the world of snakes as never before.