Hissssss! Watch out for that snake! This book takes adventurous readers on a quest into the world of the anaconda. Students will discover a slithery way of life as they learn about the anaconda’s impressive size, mouthful of sharp teeth, and special senses such as the Jacobson’s organ. Full-color photos give kids an opportunity to identify these water-loving reptiles by their beautiful scale colors and patterns. Readers will also observe how giant anacondas use their natural camouflage to disappear from sight! A range map supplements chapter information about the surprising places these creepy constrictors live. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index compliment the chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.