Sneaker the snake is not only a good pet for Pete, he becomes a good student at Pete's school and a hero at the public swimming pool.

"Early fluent readers will learn about different types of pet snakes, including how and why people first kept them as pets and how they spread around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"A lot of snakes make rewarding pets, but few are quite as fascinating as hognose snakes are. Morphologically and behaviorally unique animals, hognose snakes are very different than most other commonly kept species, and they give keepers the chance to maintain a snake that is as interesting as it is endearing. But to provide one of these snakes with the things he'll need, you'll have to learn as much as you can about their biology, their way of life...

Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.

"Are pet snakes dangerous? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Do snakes ever blink? Slow slithering and heat basking behaviors make snakes fascinating to watch. What's it like to own one? Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with a snake, including pet care and handling techniques. Simple infographics support visual learning....

Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.

"Several snakes (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility--and the joys--of caring for a pet snake. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz"--