TopicAnimals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Animals / General
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorEllen Lawrence
Book SeriesApex Predators of the Amazon Rain Forest Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2016-044534
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromSecond Grade
Dewey Decimal597.98/4
Grade ToFifth Grade
SynopsisAs darkness falls over the Amazon rain forest, a large black caiman waits in a slow moving, muddy river. Only the reptile's eyes and nostrils are visible above the water. The caiman is watching a young deer that has come to the river to drink. As the deer dips its head toward the water, the caiman attacks. In just a few seconds, the large predator has dragged the deer under the water. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance to learn about the lives of apex predators. The book will also help readers develop their powers of observation and challenge them with activities and critical-thinking questions about the caiman's physical characteristics, its everyday life, and its hunting abilities.