Frank Carlson Library

A young python does not want to grow slow and boring like the older snakes he sees in the tropical jungle where he lives. Young Verdi doesn't want to grow up big and green. He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it--and ends up in a heap of trouble....

Contains facts about alligators and pythons, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Seeing a wolf stalking its prey would be almost impossible to witness up close. It wouldn't be safe to be so near such a deadly predator's jaws when it's on the hunt! But in this book, readers can see wolves, owls, and many more terrifying predators do what they do best-capture prey. Up-close, full-color photographs highlight the sharp teeth, long claws, and huge paws of some of the world's deadliest animals. Fact boxes include fascinating information...

"Describes pythons including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--

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

Trump, the dog, helps Dr. Jeanie with sick animals at the Pet Vet Clinic. Diamond, the python escapes from a moving van and causes a panic throughout the town.

Describes what these constrictors look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the dangers they present, and the outlook for their future.