The Black Mamba
From the Series Nature's Deadliest
Black mambas give snakes a bad name. They are aggressive and have a bite that is usually a death sentence. Their venom is 1 to 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's! Tread carefully as you move from page to page. The black mambas inside are ready to strike!
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Copyright | 2013 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Pilot |
| Series | Nature's Deadliest |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 690 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Level | 4.3 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz | Q60499 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| ISBN | 9781600148774 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2013-01-01 |
| Author | Lisa Owings |
| Dewey | 597.96 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 157207 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Library Media Connection
This series tells about the bites and attacks of featured creatures. Each book begins with a true account from a victim. In a conversational style, information about the insect or animal’s habitat, unusual habits, and food are discussed. The symptoms victims suffer when bitten or attacked are clearly listed and readers are told what to do if bitten and how to avoid attacks if possible. Large photographs, as well as sidebars, further illustrate the topic. The reader is encouraged to explore further information and additional resources. Fascinating book covers will entice the curious reader; books will be quickly borrowed from the display shelf.