Alligators and crocodiles

Format:

Book

Title:

Alligators and crocodiles

Author:

Marsh, Laura K., author.

ISBN:

9781426319488

9781426319471

9781480671867

Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, [2015]

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Series title(s):

National Geographic kids ;

Number in series:

LEVEL 2.

Contents:

Guess what's different -- A pile of reptiles -- Around the world -- Perfect for the water -- Grabbing dinner -- 7 fun facts about crocodilians -- King of the crocs -- Nest and nursery -- Endangered.

Summary:

"A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles--and find out what makes them different"-- provided by publisher.

Subject(s):

Alligators -- Juvenile literature.

Crocodiles -- Juvenile literature.

Genre:

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Summary

A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles--and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Author Notes

LAURA MARSH has worked in children's publishing for nearly twenty years as an editor, packager, and currently as an author. She has written numerous books in the National Geographic Kids Readers series, including Great Migrations, Sea Turtles, and Spiders .

Reviews (1)

Horn Book Review

This colorful early reader combines scientific information and funny jokes to highlight the differences between alligators and crocodiles. Playful chapter titles introduce topics such as diet, physical attributes, and habitats. Attention-grabbing photos are paired with simple sentences to make these books accessible and enjoyable for emergent readers. Fun facts and a quiz encouraging memory recall and further thinking are included. Glos. (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.