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Nic Bishop Snakes
by
Nic Bishop
YIKES!!! Join naturalist Nic Bishop for a closer look at scaly, scary snakes!
Snakes are scaly, scary, silent predators. They use powerful venom or crushing strength to overwhelm their victims. Then they swallow them whole!
With breathtaking full-page images, Sibert Medal-winning photographer Nic Bishop introduces the terrifying and beautiful world of snakes. The simple, eng...more
Snakes are scaly, scary, silent predators. They use powerful venom or crushing strength to overwhelm their victims. Then they swallow them whole!
With breathtaking full-page images, Sibert Medal-winning photographer Nic Bishop introduces the terrifying and beautiful world of snakes. The simple, eng...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
October 1st 2012
by Scholastic Nonfiction
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Bishop's franchise uses a boilerplate technique that works well for an informational series. It's hard to argue with large full-color close-up photos of animals in action. Bishop's photos are extremely powerful manipulations of light and color, and the design of the text and facing pages is done to complement the photo work. Kudos to designer Nancy Sabato, who paid close attention to doing something on every spread to make it all work. Many other designers who pay this close attention would clut...more
Nic Bishop Snakes by Nic Bishop is a close-up photographic look and engaging overview of the wide variety of snakes.
Bishop's stunning photographs show unique close-up views of snakes. A double-gatefold of a Mojave rattlesnake is a highlight. Snakes shown include African horned Bush Viper, Rainbow boa, green tree python, flowerpot snake, Mandarin rat snake, feathered bush viper, yellow anacondas, parrot snake, king snake, garter snakes, Asian sand viper, emerald tree boa, carpet python, eyelash...more
Bishop's stunning photographs show unique close-up views of snakes. A double-gatefold of a Mojave rattlesnake is a highlight. Snakes shown include African horned Bush Viper, Rainbow boa, green tree python, flowerpot snake, Mandarin rat snake, feathered bush viper, yellow anacondas, parrot snake, king snake, garter snakes, Asian sand viper, emerald tree boa, carpet python, eyelash...more
Snakes is a tremendously interesting book about the life and physiology of snakes. Bishop covers many fundamental concepts including habitat, movement, physiology (organs and bone structure), sight, smell, defense against predators, and diet (including two pictures of snakes mid-meal). Includes index, glossary, and further reading sections.
I really enjoyed reading this book! The most distinguishing aspect of this book is the abundance of absolutely beautiful, high-resolution, full-color photogr...more
I really enjoyed reading this book! The most distinguishing aspect of this book is the abundance of absolutely beautiful, high-resolution, full-color photogr...more
Filled with amazing photographs that show various snakes close enough for readers to see their scales and text that grabs and holds onto readers like a boa constrictor might snatch its prey, this book is another wonderful addition for the classroom science library. The author demystifies these reptiles, decribing what would happen to a human's organs if he/she could turn into a snake. By describing its scales as functioning "like the tread on your shoes" (unpaged), the author insures that reader...more
I'd much prefer snakes to be in belt or shoe form. Bishop blew me away with Snakes and not just with his exceptional photography. The text in this book is friendly and informative. Each main selection gives you some general background about the snake species. Each segment is beautifully integrated with the imagery of his spreads, text formatting that is just as beautiful as the photographs. It makes you want to read it as opposed to just flipping to the next aww (or eww) inspiring picture. Small...more
Not many would dare to title their book not just an enormous broad subject name (Snakes) but would actually be bold enough to include their own name to describe the subject of the book (Nic Bishop Snakes). And to do so with our blessing, because he has done it before (Nic Bishop Spiders, Nic Bishop Frogs, Nic Bishop Lizards) and we have loved it.
And this is another bell ringer of a book. Bishop is a great photographer whose photos of snakes surprise and startle us on every page. You can't help y...more
And this is another bell ringer of a book. Bishop is a great photographer whose photos of snakes surprise and startle us on every page. You can't help y...more
A fascinating look at snakes with information mirroring full page full color photos of snakes eating, blending in etc. Information is written at a high interest level that invites further research, but ultimately makes for a good nonfiction pleasure read as opposed to a title that would be useful for homework. At the end of the book, the author includes a two page spread that discusses his adventures photographing the snakes featured in the book.
I would not count myself a fan of snakes (they te...more
I would not count myself a fan of snakes (they te...more
Reading Level: Grades 1 and up. Not recommended for gerbilsssss or thosssssse ssssenssssitive to sssssslithererssssss.
Nic Bishop, one of the most terrifying authors in children's literature today, has done it again with his new book, Snakes. Prepare for sleepless, terrified nights after these horrific photographs of larger-than-life serpents (really, Nic? Did they have to be larger? Actual size is horrifying enough!). We gerbils hear a lot of kids talk about how scary R.L. Stine's books are (th...more
Nic Bishop, one of the most terrifying authors in children's literature today, has done it again with his new book, Snakes. Prepare for sleepless, terrified nights after these horrific photographs of larger-than-life serpents (really, Nic? Did they have to be larger? Actual size is horrifying enough!). We gerbils hear a lot of kids talk about how scary R.L. Stine's books are (th...more
I guess you have to give a "5" rating to a book that still sends shivers crawling down your back hours later, just thinking about it. WOW! Nic Bishop does it again with his AMAZING photography and fascinating information. Okay... the cover totally creeps me out (could that snake spring out and bite me???), but it's that kind of vibrant photography that makes the book great. Very interesting back matter as Bishop explain his process in getting the photographs!!!
I take my kids to the library every week or two, and let them pick out their own books. This was the choice of my 6 year old. WIN!
The photography is absolute amazing! I seriously wonder how long it took him to get these shots, the hours of waiting patiently for just the right shot.
The text is also perfect. This book appeals to both parents AND kids. This is rarely found common ground. Great find! I will definitely be checking out his other books.
The photography is absolute amazing! I seriously wonder how long it took him to get these shots, the hours of waiting patiently for just the right shot.
The text is also perfect. This book appeals to both parents AND kids. This is rarely found common ground. Great find! I will definitely be checking out his other books.
Stunning photographs, and a great ability to synthesize and write clear informational text for children without sounding stiff or dry. Great author's note, which in explaining the process he went through to get the photos, gives us a different perspective on snakes--not the factual data, but what makes them so fascinating to him as a subject. I appreciate Bishop making special note of the one instance he used digital compositing to achieve a shot. Index, glossary, further reading.
If you love snakes then you will love Snakes by Nic Bishop. This book has lots of information on several types of snakes. The color photographs are pictures of actual snakes but be advice some of the pictures are graphic, showing how snakes eat. I would not recommend this book to young children, nevertheless a good book to use to collect and gather data and information on and about snakes.
This is an astonishing book. Like other Nic Bishop books, the photography of this book is spectacular. Some of the pictures are life sized, while others are magnified (the magnified ones are labeled as such). The only problem with the magnified pictures is that it leaves some of the life sized ones looking a little scrawny.
This book is written for primary or early middle grade readers. This information presented is interesting, but not very detailed. This would make a good read aloud for kids wh...more
This book is written for primary or early middle grade readers. This information presented is interesting, but not very detailed. This would make a good read aloud for kids wh...more
This book is a non-fiction text about all types of snakes, venomous and constrictors. The book is filled with actual photos that are colorful and sometimes frightening. The book does a great job of describes all the different types of snakes, and is fairly easy to read. This is great for students who enjoy learning about reptiles.
Nic Bishop is a photographic god! These incredible, close-up shots of slithery snakes allow the reader to get up-close and personal. Watch for especially awesome (or gross, depending on your sensibilities) images of little animals and big eggs getting swallowed up.
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! The photographs of the snakes just pop out and want to bite you. The facts are interesting but the reader will just want to either touch the photograph or jump back for fear that you will be attacked. Great job Mr. Bishop!
I am a huge fan of Nic Bishop. His photographs are breath-taking. I find myself lingering at each picture and looking at all the details. His books are always popular in my library and this one will not disappoint my readers. Fascinating book!
Bishop does not disappoint with amazing photographs that are up close and personal! I will never get that close to a snake so I appreciated seeing the detail on snakes and learning about their amazing features.
Dec 12, 2012
Holly
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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creative-nonfiction,
figuative-language,
nonfiction,
nature,
photography,
picture-book,
science
Oooh - kids will LOVE this book about snakes. The photographs are amazing. I liked the end notes by Bishop explaining how he got the pictures. The facts are interesting, and the snakes are beautiful and fascinating. I'm also going to use it to point out figurative language in nonfiction.
Snakes will never be listed as one of my favorite animals, however Nic Bishop has done a fabulous job with showing snakes off to their best advantage. The photos in this book are wonderful and the information is concise and interesting. Kudos Mr. Bishop!
This is a fascinating book, full of stunning photography. I wish the author would have included a section on how to preserve snakes and their habitats in the wild.
Kids fascinated by snakes will love this one! Personally, these awesome detailed photos terrified me, but the photographic details and facts were fascinating!
I was so excited to see this book at our recent book fair, I mean Nic Bishop is one talented guy, even if I'm creeped out looking at his newest book. P.K.
Dazzling photographs; many of them enlarged 2-3 times the snake's actual size. Fascinating information on a variety of poisoners and squeezers.
Incredible photographs and well-chosen information. Maybe I can't become Nic Bishop, but does he need a well-meaning assistant on his next project??
Very interesting book about the life and physiology of snakes. Bishop's searing, powerful, meticulously-researched book.
Creepy good...well I guess others may not think it creepy but depends on your thoughts on snakes. Amazing snake book.
As sounds as contrdicting, it is a beautiful informational book about snakes. Great photo and engaging information of snakes.
Incredible illustrations and intriguing facts will keep readers engaged. I can't wait to share this with my students!
Amazing, unique photos of snakes. Good design, entertaining writing, index and sources. Exemplary juvenile nonfiction.
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