Crocodiles

Learn all about one of the world's most amazing animals, the crocodile. Scaly crocodiles, sleepy crocodiles, giant crocodiles, snappy crocodiles. Find out about what makes a crocodile's skin so special and how long they can hold their breath.

Crocodiles are one of the world's most iconic reptiles. These enormous and deadly predators have a fearsome reputation. Huge, vibrant pictures combined with simple, factual text really bring these creatures to life and will introduce young children to some of the main facts and features that make crocodiles so special.

A short story at the end of the book from Africa, also introduces the idea of animals in mythology and storytelling. Crocodiles is part of the series 'Animals are amazing' - a big picture introduction to some brilliant animals for children aged 5-7.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Valerie Bodden
Age5-7, 7-11
Published2014
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Shelf reference372.351 ANI
ISN/ISBN9781445129556
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8r5e

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