Willful Baby Rattlesnake throws tantrums to get his rattle before he's ready, but he misuses it and learns a lesson. Adapted by Lynn Moroney.

Soft Child, a poor gentle snake, is worried about getting stepped on as he moves on his belly across the desert. The other animals, especially Jackrabbit, are relentless in their pursuit of this defenseless creature, until Sky God comes up with a lasting solution to the problem--and Soft Child becomes known as "Rattlesnake".

In this entertaining book, first published in 1992, Thomas Palmer introduces us to a community of rattlesnakes nestled in the heart of the urban Northeast. Recognizing the unexpected proximity of rattlers in our urban environs, he examines the ecology, evolution, folklore, New England history, and American culture that surround this native species.

A Native American (Pawnee) tale of family love and forgiveness.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce compound words related to hiking and camping.

Color photos fill this overview of the rattlesnake, which describes the reptile's rattle, fangs, venom, hunting skills, diet, habitat, life cycle, and threats from humans, and also provides a glossary and lists related Web sites.