Alligators and Crocodiles

Comparing Animal Differences
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Explores the similarities between alligators and crocodiles, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like teeth, snout shape, and habitat can be used to identify these fearsome reptiles. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Nonfiction
Category Life Sciences
Copyright 2020
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2020-01-01
BISACS JNF003120, JNF003140
Dewey 597.98
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 9.5 x 8
Lexile 510
Guided Reading Level M
ATOS Reading Level 2.9
ATOS Interest Level LG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 507591
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources

  • Sharp Teeth
  • Alligators
  • Crocodiles
  • What’s the Difference?
  • Glossary
  • To Learn More
  • Activity
  • Index
Author: Ellis M. Reed

Ellis M. Reed has written several books for children. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her cat.

Reviews

A noteworthy review of Comparing Animal Differences from School Library Journal on April 1, 2020

Well-organized presentations highlight the key differences between similar types of animals. Separate six-page chapters introduce relevant features and behaviors of each creature, like the hare’s long legs and the fish-carrying abilities of a puffin. Closing chapters point out the… View →

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