Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with rattlesnakes. Readers will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their terrifying rattle. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're bitten.

Includes glossary, index and online resource (page 31). A&D Xtreme.

Rattlesnakes -- Body parts -- Fangs and venom -- Prey and hunting -- Habitat -- Nesting -- Largest rattlers -- Smallest rattlers -- Fastest striker -- Deadliest rattlesnakes -- Snake handlers -- If you are bitten -- Are they endangered? -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.