nile crocodile

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of Nile crocodiles and hippopotamuses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Nile crocodiles and Egyptian plovers, covering their features, habitat, how they help each other, and more.

Explores life in Zambia's Luangwa River Valley as seen through the eyes of a mother crocodile and her newly hatched babies.

Text and color photos present various aspects of crocodiles' lives, including their birth, growth, habitat, diet, and threats to their survival.

As other animals walk, gallop or trot by, a hungry crocodile lies quietly in the sand, listening for a very special sound from her nesting place. Includes factual information about Nile crocodiles.