Alligators and Crocodiles Can't Chew!: And Other Amazing Facts (Ready-to-Read Level 2)

by Thea Feldman, Lee Cosgrove (Illustrator)

Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves!

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 26, 2021

About the author

Based in New York City, Thea Feldman is a prolific writer and editor with over 250 children’s books to her credit. She has collaborated with major publishers, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. She lives with her cat, Rose, who enjoys lounging on her manuscripts.

Reviews

[JFosbookboss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Even an adult can love this book!

The written format teaches young readers to process fun facts & challenges them to further reflect on the information provided while reading. Ultimately this left my young reader interested in learning more!

Recommend for ages 2-8 (adults too! )

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learn the differences between alligators and crocodiles.

[Maura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent animal nonfiction - interesting for me as well as my 8 year old! Will definitely buy for an elementary library.

[L.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the more comprehensive books we read on the topic