About this item
Highlights
- Burmese pythons are invading Florida.
- 10-11 Years
- 8.7" x 10.2" Paperback
- 64 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
Description
About the Book
A fascinating look at Burmese pythons, how they're changing the south Florida ecosystem, and what scientists are doing to try to keep them in check. An intriguing new release from award-winning author Kate Messner.
Book Synopsis
Burmese pythons are invading Florida.
These enormous snakes are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it came from. No one knew the snakes had launched a full-scale invasion. Pet pythons that escaped or were released by their owners started breeding in the wild, and these enormous predators began eating every animal in their path.
Today a group of scientists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking Burmese pythons to find ways to stop their spread. Page Plus QR code links lead to video clips and photos of the scientists working in the field. Delve into the science of pythons and their role as invasive predators.
"[A] fascinating example of field biology . . . Who knew that snake science could be so adventurous?"--starred, Kirkus Reviews
Review Quotes
"[A] fascinating example of field biology . . ."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (1/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)"[A] nod to the affection and respect the researchers have for these reptiles . . ."--The Horn Book Magazine
-- (5/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)"Messner's compelling photo-essay gives an inside look at the researchers' hot, dirty, grueling (and often frustrating) work and offers an extensive bibliography for further research."--Booklist
-- (3/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)