Snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells—all life-size! Go belly down on the ground, with acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky. Through four breathtaking gatefolds, marvelously detailed art, and sketchbook pages he takes kids up close and personal with these slithery, crawly creatures. Arnosky explains how to identify venomous snakes and their harmless cousins, how to avoid becoming an alligator's lunch, and more.