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by David Anderson (Author)
Did you know a crocodile's jaw can slam shut with 3,700 pounds of force, the strongest bite ever measured on a living animal?
But here's the weird part: the muscles to open that same jaw are so weak, you could hold it shut with a rubber band!
That's the crocodile in a nutshell: full of surprises. Your young reader is about to discover what makes crocodiles nature's most successful survivors.
"The Nature Kid's Guide to Crocodiles" plunges children ages 6-10 into rivers, swamps, and coastlines where these armored reptiles have ruled for millions of years. How do crocodile mothers carry their babies in those terrifying jaws without hurting them? Why do crocodiles swallow stones on purpose? And what's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator anyway?
Written for Level 2 readers with short, gripping sentences, this book reveals the surprising truth behind the scales. Your child will learn that crocodiles can hold their breath for over an hour, that they cry real tears (but not because they're sad), and that some species can gallop on land faster than most people can run.
Prehistoric power, modern fascination.
Crocodiles aren't just scary predators; they're incredible parents, clever hunters, and vital to the ecosystems they live in. This book helps kids see past the teeth and into the remarkable life of an animal that has outlasted almost everything else on the planet.
Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. This one has real bite.
