Verdi is a bright yellow snake hatchling. When he hatches his mother instructs him and his siblings to grow up to big and green. Verdi doesn't want to do this because all the big green snakes he knows are lazy, boring, and rude. He decides that he simply won't turn green - and this turns out to be quite a challenge. A marvelous tale that is beautifully illustrated.
Information is included about snakes.
Homes A nice look into wildlife habitats. The reader will have fun spending hours looking for hidden animals using the magnifying glass included with this book. Puzzle answers are given along with a glossary. The text is written in a manner that kids can easily relate to. This sturdy hardcover profiles the career paths of twelve different individuals who make their living by working with animals- from an aquaculturist to a zoo educator.