Alligators and Crocodiles

By Deborah Dennard

Book Overview

Four fascinating reptiles are the subjects of the newest titles in the Our Wild World series. In each book, kids will find the real stories behind these mysterious creatures, and how they've earned their distinct reputations. Each begins with a brief section on reptile families and the differences and similarities between them, such as the differences between a snake with legs and a lizard with no legs Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles are covered, highlighted by full-color photos and Fun Facts throughout. Young readers will discover why alligators are sometimes called living bulldozers. They'll also find out what happens when a lizard loses its tail, what a rattlesnake's rattlers are made of, and which species of turtle can close its shell up like a box.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559718595
• ISBN13: 9781559718592
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Good for Older Children

I bought this book so that my grandchildren, ages 4 and 5, could learn more about the alligators they see when they visit me in Florida. I had also gotten them the "hatch a pet" alligators since they had enjoyed "hatching" sea turtles and learning about them previously. This book was a bit too in depth for this age level and would have been better for children in the 7-12 age range. I had to scan through much of the information since I was interested only in alligators that inhabit my part of Florida. There was some interesting information missing-- for instance, that the temperature of the eggs during their development determine the sex of the offspring. I had hoped to share that information with them in the book but there was no mention of it. ( I had taken a short class about alligators at a wildlife center so I knew a fair bit about local alligators.) Overall, this is a very good, informative book for the older elementary age child and for one who wants to learn about all different kinds of alligators and crocodiles. I will definitely save it to us with my grandchildren as they get older.