Gator or Croc? (Rookie Read-About Science: Animals)

by Allan Fowler

Book Overview

What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?

The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About RM Science With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.This book discusses the likenesses and differences alligators and crocodiles.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0516260804
• ISBN13: 9780516260808
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.9" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 2

Customer Reviews

Informative Compare and Contrast for the Preschooler

The simple yet informative wording is well suited to preschoolers interested in crocodilians. The book simply and plainly explains the differences and similarities of alligators and crocodiles. Appropriate photographs illustrate the concepts. Topics such as geography, how they swim, size, body features, eggs, growth, diet, and history are covered in a brief overview appropriate for a preschooler. The final pages have an overview of selected "new" words learned from reading the book: crocodilian, alligator, crocodile caiman, gavial, etc. When our 3 1/2 year old son became interested in crocodiles, this book was a wonderful resource. It spurred him to find more information on crocs and built a nice base for our further reading.