Crocodiles and Alligators

Crocodiles and alligators may seem ferocious and scary, but renowned science author Seymour Simon confirms that they're also endlessly fascinating. Around since the time of dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living conditions for other animals. With the use of eighteen stunning full-colour photographs, Simon explores the wonders of these stealthy giants in an exciting up-close and personal way.

Ages 8+

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various members of the family of animals known as crocodilians.

Crocodiles and alligators may seem ferocious and scary, but renowned science author Seymour Simon confirms that they′re also endlessly fascinating. Around since the time of dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living conditions for other animals. With the use of eighteen stunning full-colour photographs, Simon explores the wonders of these stealthy giants in an exciting up-close and personal way.

Ages 8+

Children's Literature

Fans of Simon's more than 200 science books should love this newest title loaded with dynamite photos and facts. In just 32 pages we get 17 pictures and 14 pages of lucid, well-written information such as that about phobosuchus ("terrible crocodile"), a contemporary of T. rex, who was as long as a large trailer truck! The crocodilians--alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and the gharial--are reptiles who survived when the dinosaurs didn't, and surely deserve a fine book like this one.

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 250 books for young readers and is the recipient of the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He is also the recipient of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature. Mr. Simon lives in Great Neck, New York.