Learn how alligators survived the mass-extinction that wiped out most animals on the planet 65 million years ago! Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that alligators are the largest reptiles in North America-or that they survived the mass-extinction that wiped out most animals on the planet 65 million years ago?
A fascinating book about alligators. It covers facts about alligators, habitats, species, life cycle, reptilian relatives, and the alligator family tree. At the end of the book is a glossary, a section entitled Find Out More listing books and websites, and an index. The glossy photographs are captivating. Practically every page has an additional fun fact about gators. This book is part of the Nature's Children series by Scholastic Children's Press.
48 pages. This book will teach students a lot of facts about the alligator and its family. The photos are outstanding and many zero in on the exact concept the text is referring to. The alligator family tree page is quite interesting. There is a two page glossary, find out more page of resources and a two page index. Highly recommended for Grades 4-5 and beyond.