They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home.

From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.

This book features in the following series: National Geographic Kids Readers-Level 2, National Geographic Readers, Reading Independently .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This reading scheme has multiple levels.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2013 by National Geographic Kids .

Melissa Stewart is an award-winning author of more than 100 science books for children.