Alligators

by Shannon Jade

Overview

This book gives an engaging overview of alligators, from their diet and habitat to how their strong jaws crush prey. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637384398
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Wild Animals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Shannon Jade writes both fiction and nonfiction books. She lives in Australia alongside some of the world’s greatest landscapes and deadliest animals.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 3–5—After an opening scene describing an animal on the hunt, each book examines the lives of predators. Physical features, habitats, behaviors, and life cycles are described in the main text, which includes one or two short paragraphs per spread. Inset text boxes and descriptive captions add content. The writing is clear and direct. Physical characteristics are mostly covered well, though animal sizes are not fully provided in some titles. Clean layouts and appealing photographs highlight features and behaviors, with emphasis on food and predation. Most titles include at least one close-up image of a unique characteristic, such as the rattlesnake's rattle or grizzly bear's claws. Some animal homes mentioned in the text are not shown. VERDICT Consider for filling collection gaps.

School Library Journal

"Consider for filling collection gaps." —School Library Journal

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