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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
Gr 2-4 Bright, crisp color photos illuminate Markle's staccato text that is just right for younger readers as it discusses the pros and cons of snake size and the benefits of large or small body parts. However, the book is not merely a litany of factoids, but a cogent lo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2005
Markle works the superlatives in the title to advantage with this introduction to snakes, drawing readers in with intriguing images of a very large reticulated python and very small garter snakes, as well as familiar images of snake fangs and rattles. Her intriguing opening questions—"How does it help some snakes to be big or little? How does it help some snakes to have extra big parts?"—and direct address make turning the page...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
