Alligators
(Living Wild)

Author

Melissa Gish

Publication Date

August 08, 2023

Genre / Grade Band

Non-fiction / 6^th − 8^th

Language

English

Paperback

Only 1 copies currently available

Description

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Alligators treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this remarkable reptile. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American Indian alligator legend.

Pearly whites flash ... Strong jaws snap ... Meet the alligator! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Alligators treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this remarkable reptile. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while an American Indian legend about the alligator adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

Publication date

August 08, 2023

Genre

Non-fiction

ISBN-13

9781682771488

Lexile Measure

1210

Publisher

Creative Paperbacks

Series

Living Wild (Paperback)

BISAC categories

NAT028000 - Nature | Animals | Reptiles & Amphibians

Library of Congress categories

Alligators

School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-A first-rate animal series returns with updated editions. Each title provides a thorough, well-rounded profile of the featured animal, covering physical features, behavior, life cycles, and habitats, supported by well-chosen photographs and drawings. Historical events and popular culture tie-ins add context, along with a short folktale and poem. The writing is clear and engaging, with enough depth of information to match the curiosity of older elementary and middle school learners. Most, but not all, photographs were used in previous editions, with two-to-four new photos in each. This new set features revised layouts, redesigned range maps, and new covers to provide a nicely updated look. The text is largely unchanged, with the crucial exception of threatened status and species populations now reflecting 2020's data. VERDICT Add individual titles to cover subject holes or consider the complete set as a strong, wide-ranging update to the animal shelves in your collection.