Can an agile mongoose evade a cobra? Or will the snap of the cobra's jaws prove to be fatal? Readers find out in this exciting look at life science, which features a face-off between mongooses and cobras. By focusing on the strengths, traits, behaviors, and weaknesses of both animals, the engaging text turns curricular science topics into a fun-filled learning adventure. Vivid photographs ignite readers' imaginations, and at-level language supports the advancement of reading skills. Readers discover that learning about food chains, adaptations, and ecosystems can be a matter of life and death!.