Crocodiles & Alligators

This book is themed around the reptiles from the crocodile and alligator family. I like this book because of all the useful information it contains. I would use this book in my classroom if we were doing a unit on reptiles. I would suggest this book to children who enjoy learning about these kinds of creatures. (grades 4-6). ( )

Crocodiles & Alligators is an exceptional survey of crocodilians and their behavior. Each page is accompanied by a full page picture of a crocodilian species. Physical characteristics and differences between alligators and crocodiles are discussed in detail. The pictures are beautiful, and Simon's prose flows very well from diet to motion to a brief look at life cycle. His use of equating dinosaurs to crocs is certainly to play to a younger audience, and it works. He ends with an example of alligators and their valuable impact on the environment of the Everglades. Very good and highly recommended to any middle school class interested in learning more about the family called crocodilian. ( )

This book helps the reader under stand the difference in crocodiles and alligators. The book gives pictures and facts that compare and contrast the reptiles. It also has great pictures to give a visual of what the author is talking about. ( )