Books with title Crocodiles and Alligators

"The pages are studded with full-color photographs...."--School Library Journal. "The most familiar members of the crocodilian family, but...also...information about caimans and gharials....The chapters consist of question-and-answer sequences and are illustrated with clear, full-color photographs. The authors attend to both animal behavior and anatomy, and there's some discussion of conservation issues as well as an assortment of interesting tidbits."--Booklist.

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"The pages are studded with full-color photographs...."--SLJ. "Gr. 4-7. The most familiar members of the crocodilian family, but...also...information about caimans and gharials....The chapters consist of question-and-answer sequences and are illustrated with clear, full-color photographs. The authors attend to both animal behavior and anatomy, and there's some discussion of conservation issues as well as an assortment of interesting tidbits."--Booklist. 80 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Crocodiles and alligators have always been one of humankind's most feared predators. Around since the days of the dinosaurs, they are probably the source of myths about ferocious serpents and man-eating dragons. All tall tales aside, these reptiles remain fascinating creatures. Did you know that crocodiles and alligators eat their food without chewing? Or that they use the sun to regulate their body temperature? Renowned science writer Seymour Simon's accessible text, and full-color photos, provide a stellar introduction to these reptile wonders. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.