Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Unique movement -- Pushing off the ground -- The S shape -- Movement diagram -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author.
Summary:
A snake slithers in an S shape along the forest floor. Science explains how snakes move without limbs. How Snakes Slither explains how a snake's body lets it move smoothly across many surfaces as well as the forces at work that help them glide across the ground. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
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