by Joanne Mattern (Author)

Cottonmouths are venomous snakes. They get their name from their white mouths! In this low-level title, young readers are introduced to the lives of these dangerous snakes. Leveled text and crisp photos explore the snakes' habitat, body parts, babies, and more. Features call out favorite foods, compare their length to a common object, and highlight their conservation status. Beginning readers will soon learn what is cool about cottonmouths!