Alligators and Crocodiles

Nervous about the first day of school, Oliver brings an alligator to school for protection.

With more developed vocabulary and language patterns and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, transitional readers learn about the American alligator's swamp habitat. Children who are using strategies to figure out unknown words build confidence as they learn more advanced word patterns and uncover information on their own. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Magic Readers is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...

After swallowing a watermelon seed, a crocodile imagines a scary outcome.

"Alligators and crocodiles are strong enough to bite through bone, but did you know that they can’t chew their food? Readers will love learning about what makes alligators and crocodiles “super,” as well as how to tell the two animals apart. The backmatter discusses the conservation success story of the previously endangered American alligator." -- Amazon.com. "A nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read filled with fun facts about what makes alligators...

With familiar word patterns, short sentences, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, beginning readers are introduced to the American alligator. Children starting to understand how letters and sounds go together will build confidence as they recognize repeated words and learn new words. Helpful labels on photographs provide visual cues for new vocabulary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Magic Readers...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along"--Provided by publisher

"Based on the classic fable, a crocodile and a scorpion attempt to cross a river without giving in to their natural instincts"-- Provided by publisher.

"When the Primm family moves to New York City and into the house on East 88th Street, they are surprised to find a crocodile living in their attic. But Lyle isn't a regular crocodile--he's playful, and friendly, and he can sing! Meet Lyle, the Primms, and their neighbors in this story based on the film"-- Provided by publisher.

"Based on the classic fable, a crocodile and a scorpion attempt to cross a river without giving in to their natural instincts"-- Provided by publisher.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the American alligator came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these reptiles make a comeback. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding,...