Exploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles

With a low-slung body that morphs into a muscular tail, short limbs, a long snout bristling with sharp, gnarly teeth and rugged scales from head to toe, crocodilians are built to inspire terror. Descended from reptiles that roamed Earth alongside the dinosaurs, some 24 species endure today. In Exploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles, young readers learn about the crocodilians and their habitats, family life and explosive feeding strategies. They'll also find out why humans should keep their distance.