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Description
"Alligators" by James E. Gerholdt is an introduction to alligators written for middle grade readers. The book provides information about alligators' physical characteristics, including their sizes, shapes, and colors. It also examines the habitats of alligators and crocodiles, their food sources, and their defense mechanisms.
Quick Summary
Packed with jaw-dropping facts about one of nature's most powerful predators, this book lets kids discover how alligators use their 3,000-pound bite force and powerful tails to survive in the wild. Readers will love comparing alligators to their crocodile cousins, exploring where they live, and learning about the incredible hunting and defense tricks that make these reptiles so fascinating. If your kid loves the "Who Would Win?" series or National Geographic Kids readers, they'll be hooked on this action-packed reptile read. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who want fast, cool facts in a book they can finish in one sitting.