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本书是由Smithsonian（史密森尼学会）和HarperCollins出版社联合出版的科普读物。

Smithsonian（史密森尼学会），成立于1846年，是美国一系列博物馆和研究机构的集合组织。该组织囊括19 座博物馆、9座研究中心、美术馆和国家动物园以及1.365亿件艺术品和标本。也是美国**一所由美国政府资助、半官方性质的第三部门博物馆机构，同时也拥有世界**的博物馆系统和研究联合体。

　　Grade 4-6--Snakes are at their most beguiling in this beautifully photographed, well-organized introduction. The text succinctly describes their general physical and behavioral characteristics, and identifies the four major snake families.

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　　Many people see snakes as gross and slimy, but snakes are actually one of the most fascinating reptiles on the planet. They have beautifully patterned skin, flexible bodies, internal ears, and the ability to swallow prey larger than their own heads! Learn more about these misunderstood and interesting creatures in this updated edition from Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

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　　Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 200 books for young readers and is the recipient of the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. Mr. Simon lives in Great Neck, New York.

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UPDATED SEYMOUR SIMON BOOK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THE SMITHSONIANBRAND: We will be releasing new trade and paperback editions of oneof Seymour Simon’s most successful backlist titles under theSmithsonian brand. SNAKES will have the following changes: oRevised jacket and cover designs o Any text updates recommended bythe Smithsonian o Included Smithsonian mission statement o Addedfolios o Added glossary in the hardcover and paperback edition oAdded index in the paperback edition only o Added website andadditional reading sources in the paperback edition onlySMITHSONIAN PROGRAM: HarperCollins is now publishing 100 books ayear with the Smithsonian Institution. Our books will tie into theSmithsonian’s top three museums: The National Air and Space Museum,the National Museum of American History, and the National Museum ofNatural History. #1 BRAND FOR QUALITY: The Smithsonian Institutionbeat 1,151 major brands for the top spot for quality in the 2003Equitrend Brand Study. SMITHSONIAN MISSION STATEMENT: For more than160 years, the Smithsonian has remained true to its mission, “theincrease and diffusion of knowledge.” Today, the Smithsonian is notonly the world’s largest provider of museum experiences supportedby authoritative scholarship in science, history, and the arts, butalso an international leader in scientific research andexploration. The Smithsonian offers the world a picture of America,and America a picture of the world. UNPARALLELED REACH: 24 millionpeople visit the Smithsonian Institution museums every year, 70million people visit the Smithsonian website, 4 million peoplevisit Smithsonian traveling exhibitions, and the SmithsonianMagazine reaches over 7.4 million readers every month. BROADSMITHSONIAN UMBRELLA: The Smithsonian Institution is comprised of:o 16 museums o 12 research facilities o 76,000 contributing memberso 140 affiliate organizations o 143.5 million objects, works ofart, and other specimens which serve as the basis for exhibitions,educational programs, and research. o 2,700 animals that live inthe Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park which represent 435species, nearly a quarter of which are endangered. AWARD-WINNINGAUTHOR: Seymour Simon has won the Science Books Films KeyAward for Excellence in Science Books, Empire State Award forExcellence in literature for young people, the EducationalPaperback Association’s Jeremiah Ludington Award as well as fourlifetime achievement awards, and he is a favorite among educators,parents and children. ESTABLISHED FANBASE: Seymour Simon’s namemeans quality science for kids. He was called the “dean of sciencewriters” by Kirkus Reviews. His 23 years as a junior high schoolteacher and his busy schedule of school visits keep him in tunewith kids and their interests. PERFECT FIT WITH SCIENCE CURRICULA:The new Seymour Simon books being released in Winter 2007 serve asgreat supplementary material for the classroom. UNFORGETABLEPHOTOS: Seymour Simon’s explores SNAKES with a stunning collectionof full-color, close-up photographs. AMAZING WEBSITES: You canvisit Seymour Simon the web at www.seymoursimon.com and theSmithsonian Institution at ww

<p>UPDATED SEYMOUR SIMON BOOK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THE SMITHSONIAN
BRAND: We will be releasing new trade and paperback editions of one
of Seymour Simon’s most successful backlist titles under the
Smithsonian brand. SNAKES will have the following changes: o
Revised jacket and cover designs o Any text updates recommended by
the Smithsonian o Included Smithsonian mission statement o Added
folios o Added glossary in the hardcover and paperback edition o
Added index in the paperback edition only o Added website and
additional reading sources in the paperback edition only
SMITHSONIAN PROGRAM: HarperCollins is now publishing 100 books a
year with the Smithsonian Institution. Our books will tie into the
Smithsonian’s top three museums: The National Air and Space Museum,
the National Museum of American History, and the National Museum of
Natural History. #1 BRAND FOR QUALITY: The Smithsonian Institution
beat 1,151 major brands for the top spot for quality in the 2003
Equitrend Brand Study. SMITHSONIAN MISSION STATEMENT: For more than
160 years, the Smithsonian has remained true to its mission, “the
increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Today, the Smithsonian is not
only the world’s largest provider of museum experiences supported
by authoritative scholarship in science, history, and the arts, but
also an international leader in scientific research and
exploration. The Smithsonian offers the world a picture of America,
and America a picture of the world. UNPARALLELED REACH: 24 million
people visit the Smithsonian Institution museums every year, 70
million people visit the Smithsonian website, 4 million people
visit Smithsonian traveling exhibitions, and the Smithsonian
Magazine reaches over 7.4 million readers every month. BROAD
SMITHSONIAN UMBRELLA: The Smithsonian Institution is comprised of:
o 16 museums o 12 research facilities o 76,000 contributing members
o 140 affiliate organizations o 143.5 million objects, works of
art, and other specimens which serve as the basis for exhibitions,
educational programs, and research. o 2,700 animals that live in
the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park which represent 435
species, nearly a quarter of which are endangered. AWARD-WINNING
AUTHOR: Seymour Simon has won the Science Books & Films Key
Award for Excellence in Science Books, Empire State Award for
Excellence in literature for young people, the Educational
Paperback Association’s Jeremiah Ludington Award as well as four
lifetime achievement awards, and he is a favorite among educators,
parents and children. ESTABLISHED FANBASE: Seymour Simon’s name
means quality science for kids. He was called the “dean of science
writers” by Kirkus Reviews. His 23 years as a junior high school
teacher and his busy schedule of school visits keep him in tune
with kids and their interests. PERFECT FIT WITH SCIENCE CURRICULA:
The new Seymour Simon books being released in Winter 2007 serve as
great supplementary material for the classroom. UNFORGETABLE
PHOTOS: Seymour Simon’s explores SNAKES with a stunning collection
of full-color, close-up photographs. AMAZING WEBSITES: You can
visit Seymour Simon the web at www.seymoursimon.com and the
Smithsonian Institution at ww</p>

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