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American Alligators: Armored Roaring Reptiles

by Rebecca E. HIRSCH
9781467779845. ea vol: 32p. (Comparing Animal Traits). bibliog. chart. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. websites. Lerner. Oct. 2015. lib. ed. $26.65.
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Gr 3–5—Students can put their critical thinking skills to the test with these well-designed and accessible titles that make comparisons among different reptiles. Starting off with a quick overview of its subject, each book goes on to compare the highlighted animal to eight other related creatures, touching on standard topics such as diet, habitat, and behavior. Featuring a few charts and some eye-catching photographs, these selections are solid contenders in a saturated field.
Each presentation covers appearance, habitat, skills, and traits for its subject while also comparing and contrasting the focal animal with other reptiles by text, photos, and charts. Some comparisons are natural, some surprisingly revealing; however, others--such as tuataras and Brahminy blind snakes--feel random, without many relevant comparative features. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Comparing Animal Traits titles: American Alligators, Galápagos Tortoises, King Cobras, Panther Chameleons, and Tuataras.
Reviewed by Staff , Sep 01, 2015

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