Acknowledging that many people are afraid of snakes, Crump gently explains why such fears are unfounded and that the book was written to share the spectacular natural history of snakes, encouraging the respect and appreciation of snakes as the astounding wonders they are. . . .These short vignettes do an excellent job of explaining things in an engaging, easy-to-understand way, perfectly encapsulating why snakes are a crucial and fascinating part of our natural world, worthy of conservation. * Library Journal * Snake Day is a veritable twenty-four-hour feast of field herping. At every hour of the day, snakes are active, and Crumps Snake Day opens windows into their secret lives: how and what they hunt, how they court and reproduce, how they hide from both casual observers and predators, and how they defend themselves if discovered. With a remarkably simple but very effective approach, Crump expertly leads us into the field to introduce two dozen diverse species representing the full spectrum of serpentine life. And the artworkbreathtaking! * Mark OShea, author of "The Book of Snakes" * This book is your gateway to appreciating snakes. Crump takes you on a world tour of snake diversity, providing enough context and detail for you to get a sense of the remarkable variety of snake forms, behavior, and ecology. All this is accomplished in a wonderfully readable style, suitable for nature enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. * Joseph R. Mendelson III, director of research, Zoo Atlanta * I am obsessed with Snake Day! This short book takes readers on a beautifully written and illustrated journey through the lives of some of the most fascinating snakes on the planet, delving into their feeding strategies (no hands!), how they reproduce, their ecological relationships with other animals, how they have inspired lifesaving drugs for people, and so much more. This book is sure to reinforce the opinions of snake lovers, hook the snake curious, and convert the snake phobic. * Emily Taylor, author of "California Snakes and How to Find Them" * Her stories are as mesmerizing as a cobras gaze. -- Praise for Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adders Fork and Lizards Leg * BBC Wildlife * Read a chapter here and there, and look up your favorite creepy crawly in the index. Or, look up one you loathe. You'll see it in a new light and find a respect for it that you didn't know you had. -- Praise for Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adders Fork and Lizards Leg * Sierra * A scientific gem for everyone from the mildly curious to those well-versed on frog behavior, Crumps Frog Day is pure pleasure. -- Praise for "Frog Day" * Booklist, starred review * [ Frog Day] describes each amphibians habits and distinctive physical characteristics during the hour when that animal is most active. . . . Biology students and armchair travelers alike will enjoy this chance to explore. -- Praise for "Frog Day" * Library Journal *
