A good series for children who love reading, science, and want to learn more on their own." - School Library JournalIn this Nocturnals Level 2 Early Reader, The Slithery Shakedown, the Nocturnal Brigade comes across a big bully snake who wants to eat Bismark for breakfast! Bismark is scared, but he, Tobin, and Dawn stand up to the snake using their words. In the process they learn about bravery and find some spec-tac-u-lar snakeskin capes for themselves! GREAT FOR HOMESCHOOLING! Download the series's complimentary printable activities at NocturnalsWorld. com: Sight Word Games, Makerspace Crafts, Bingo, Common Core Language Arts Educator Guide, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities, and More! Includes Bonus Nocturnals Fun Facts and Animal Glossary (Ages 5-7)Life Skill Themes include Bravery, Bullying Prevention, and Teamwork. Read All Seven of the Nocturnals Grow & Read Adventures, like The Peculiar Possum, which introduces Beginning Readers to Life Skill Themes such as Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness. They all feature Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider." | The Slithery Shakedown by Tracey Hecht, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters