Rattlesnakes
(Nature's Children)

Did you know that rattlesnake eggs will stay inside the mother until they hatch?

The distinctive sound of a rattlesnake's tail lets other animals know that a deadly viper lies nearby. Readers will learn how these poisonous predators use venom to paralyze and kill their prey. They will also find out how a rattler's tail produces its signature sound and what to do if they ever spot a rattlesnake resting nearby.