Frank Carlson Library

This book introduces readers to the unique features of king cobras. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of copperheads. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, prey, and copperheads' contribution to the ecosystem.

What happens when the book gets it wrong? Max is not a cat-- Max is a dog! But much to his dismay, this book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a dog? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pup's...

Some people are afraid of snakes, but other people fondly adore them as pets. Young readers learn about the food, water, living space, and other things pet snakes need to be healthy and happy. Having a snake as a pet may seem intimidating, but this helpfu

What really goes on inside the body of a reptile? Curious readers will find answers to that and other questions in this fascinating book. Each reptile, including animals such as the chameleon, lizard, and snake, is introduced with a brief summary explaining some basic information, followed by a simple diagram showing the animal's insides. Each diagram includes labels and captions explaining the key components of the reptile's internal structure....

Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.

Alexia is delighted when Mr. Cooper brings in Bob, a hognose snake, as class pet, but when Bob keels over, is Andrea's toy poodle or Alexia's neglect to blame?

Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and baddest? In a fight to the finish, who would win?

At bathtime a youngster has to struggle to get his recalcitrant pet boa into the tub.

This is eight-year-old Carly's first summer at Storm Cliff Stables horse camp, and she is already having a hard time following all the rules, so when she finds a garter snake and decides to keep it as a pet, she needs to keep it a secret.