How can an alligator swim swiftly with its short, stubby legs? How can it open its big mouth and grab prey underwater without getting water in its lungs? Why would an alligator guard a big mound of plants and mud? "Outside and Inside Alligators" answers these questions and many others. With stunning color photographs of developing alligator babies as well as their huge parents and with clear, accessible text, Sandra Markle invites children to learn all about these unique and fascinating creatures. Curious young readers will delight in this close look at alligators -- from the inside out!
- ISBN10 0689814577
- ISBN13 9780689814570
- Publish Date 1 November 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 November 2014
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Pages 40
- Language English