The Deadliest: Snake

The Deadliest: Snake by Eleanor Spicer Rice, published by W. W. Norton, Incorporated on July 15, 2025, is a children’s book that explores the fascinating world of the most lethal snakes on Earth. This 40-page edition presents an engaging narrative where Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice introduces readers to various snake species, including the spectacled cobra, black mamba, and rattlesnake, while teaching essential safety rules for interacting with these reptiles.
Readers will discover not only the characteristics that make these snakes deadly but also their habitats, diets, and ecological importance. The book emphasizes appreciation for snakes and highlights the need for their protection. With a blend of humor and accessible science, complemented by colorful illustrations from artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Snake invites young readers to learn about these creatures in an informative and entertaining way.
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Meet the deadliest snakes on Earth.
Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the dancing spectacled cobra? The fearsome black mamba? The chilling rattlesnake? Or someone else?
The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for poisonous snake interactions (Do not touch! Do not stomp!) and introduces the contestants.
This tale of fangs and venom invites readers into the world of snakes: where they live, what they eat–and what could happen if you ever encounter one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, why they’re important to the places they live–and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Snake shows that even the deadliest creatures may not be as scary as we think.
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