{"product_id":"exploring-the-world-of-alligators-tracy-read-9781770859425","title":"Exploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles","description":"\u003cp\u003e Silently suspended in water, with only their eyes, nostrils and ears breaking the surface, these members of the crocodilian family play a terrifying sit-and-wait game with their prey, striking with lightning speed, chilling accuracy and a deadly bite stronger than any other living creature. Their victims stand little chance once held in their strong jaws. Land-dwelling prey are equally at risk--crocodilians can walk, gallop and leap at high speed, making them among nature's fiercest predators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The crocodile and alligator families descend from the reptiles that roamed Earth alongside the dinosaurs some 250 million years ago. Today, most of the land-dwelling crocodilians live in tropical lowlands, while the broad-snouted American and Chinese alligators have adapted to cooler temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eExploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles\u003c\/i\u003e, young readers will learn about the crocodilians' life history, physical characteristics, courtship displays, communication strategies and family life. They'll also find out how these semiaquatic reptiles rely on their senses and speed to survive--and why humans should keep their distance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Exploring the World of... nature series was created for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild creatures of the world. Each title contains beautiful photographs of the animals in their natural habitats and the highly readable text explores their daily lives and physical characteristics, how they make their homes, how they raise their young and what they eat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"This series has a different approach than typical animal books and goes beyond a basic introduction. The books provide the reader with another perspective and focus on different forms of survival tactics. Diagrams of the animals are presented describing different body parts and their functions. Another chapter discusses the natural talents of the animal... An extensive index is included. Recommended.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Library Media Connection, \u003ci\u003eof the previous books in the series\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracy C. Read\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 177085942X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770859425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 8.10w x 0.30d","brand":"Tracy C. Read","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43979639718143,"sku":"9781770859425","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a25fae05-e50e-4af4-8023-3e162268b05a.jpg?v=1683246329","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exploring-the-world-of-alligators-tracy-read-9781770859425","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}