Alligators and Crocodiles by Gail Gibbons

Alligators and Crocodiles

Gail Gibbons

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · January 1, 2011

A Science pick for readers exploring Alligators and Crocodiles.

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Who it’s for
A clear, picture-led comparison makes the differences between alligators and crocodiles easy to explore.
Themes
Alligator and crocodile differences, Reptile habitats and diets, Crocodilian life cycles
Genres
Reptiles & Amphibians

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About this book

Do you know the difference between alligators and crocodiles...? Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. In this extremely interesting nonfiction picture book, Gibbons compares the two reptiles by giving facts about both--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim how they raise their young, and more.

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Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians that have been around for millions of years. A great read-alound for the interested child or non-fiction resource for older children. Drawings are labeled throughout with additional information.

Reptile Face-Off

A clear, picture-led comparison makes the differences between alligators and crocodiles easy to explore.

Come here for

  • Physical traits, habitats, diets, swimming, and how they raise their young
  • A lively way to get curious about two ancient reptiles

Expect

  • Labeled drawings with extra information throughout
  • Accessible nonfiction that works as a read-aloud or reference

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Publisher categories

  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Ecosystems & Environment
  • Animals & Zoology
Authors
Gail Gibbons
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
January 1, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Alligator and crocodile differences · Reptile habitats and diets · Crocodilian life cycles
Reading lane
Reptiles & Amphibians