Gator or Croc? (Rookie Read-About Science: Animals)

The simple yet informative wording is well suited to preschoolers interested in crocodilians. The book simply and plainly explains the differences and similarities of alligators and crocodiles. Appropriate photographs illustrate the concepts. Topics such as geography, how they swim, size, body features, eggs, growth, diet, and history are covered in a brief overview appropriate for a preschooler. The final pages have an overview of selected "new" words learned from reading the book: crocodilian, alligator, crocodile caiman, gavial, etc. When our 3 1/2 year old son became interested in crocodiles, this book was a wonderful resource. It spurred him to find more information on crocs and built a nice base for our further reading.