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4.05 of 5 stars
Dr. Robert Mason, the current recipient of the National Science Foundation after a winter spent in a state of suspended animation in subterranean c... read full description

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Dec 09, 2011
Katelyn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
1. Informational
2. Bob, the snake scientist, gives a detailed description of the intriguing lives of snakes.
3. A- This is a great book for children that are interested in snakes. The images and details are both informative and engaging.

B- I should start by stating the fact that I am terrified of snakes. The book was good and appropriate for young learners because of the fun facts and kid friendly language. I thought some of the information was borderline inappropr More...
Oct 19, 2008
Jen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
My elder daughter developed a fascination with snakes a few months back, and we've been reading about elipids, vipers, Crictor, Verdi and Nagini ever since. At the library a few weeks ago, we discovered The Snake Scientist and read about the adventures of the really cool Dr. Bob Mason and his team of researchers who study the Red-Sided Garter Snake up in Alberta, Canada. The Red-Sided Garter Snake kind-of hibernates in big balls of snake in a few pits in Alberta. Staying in suspended animatio More...
Jun 17, 2010
Lea rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A little long but the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Great book.
Dec 15, 2007
Joy marked it as to-read
Chris, I found this in the library the other day. The photos are fantastic. It looked like a great introduction to your field for kids.
Mar 13, 2008
Beth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The pictures of the snakes make my skin crawl. They are amazing to see!
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Rw rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 18, 2011
Kate rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 11, 2011
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Aug 05, 2011
Lisa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 19, 2011
Ashley rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Feb 05, 2011
Jen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 15, 2011
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Jan 05, 2011
Powers Family rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 10, 2010
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Oct 13, 2011
Helen rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Apr 21, 2010
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Sep 08, 2009
John rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 24, 2009
Lita rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Apr 12, 2009
Donalyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars