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Grade 1-4-This survival story of a mother crocodile and her newly hatched babies describes some of the dangers of life in Zambia's Luangwa River Valley, one of the few places where Nile crocodiles still thrive in the wild. As the baby crocs make their journey from shore to nursery pool, a variety of hungry predators (e.g. marabou storks, monitor lizards, and fish eagles) threaten their safety. When drought strikes the valley, the race for survival is on. Teams of crocodiles lurk beneath the water, waiting to seize thirsty animals as they approach the river's edge. Alan Male's illustrations provide an attractive background for the text, featuring underwater views of crocodiles as well as other animals above the water's surface. An accompanying glossary identifies Luangwa flora and fauna and folds out into a panoramic view of animals along the river. A map and brief description of the Luangwa River Valley wildlife sanctuary is included. Factual material regarding the longevity of crocodiles as a species may not be sufficient for reports but will spark interest for further reading. The accompanying tape is evenly paced and smoothly narrated by Randye Kaye. The story springs to life against a background of animal and jungle sound effects. A single musical tone indicates when readers should turn the page. School librarians and teachers looking to add material to their collections on ecology, environment, or wildlife will find this well-presented package an intriguing introduction for beginning readers. Pair it with Seymour Simon's Crocodiles & Alligators (HarperCollins, 1999) for an in-depth look at crocodile behavior or use with Fred Marcellino's I, Crocodile (HarperCollins, 1999) for a science unit with a lighter touch.
Celeste Steward, Contra Costa County Library, Danville, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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In the silver moonlight fifty Nile crocodile babies hatch in the Luangwa River Valley of Zambia, Africa. Their mother must protect them from hungry predators as she carries them to a nursery pool. Then, when a drought strikes the valley, the crocodile family must move on to the shores of the Luangwa River. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Grade 1-4-This survival story of a mother crocodile and her newly hatched babies describes some of the dangers of life in Zambia's Luangwa River Valley, one of the few places where Nile crocodiles still thrive in the wild. As the baby crocs make their journey from shore to nursery pool, a variety of hungry predators (e.g. marabou storks, monitor lizards, and fish eagles) threaten their safety. When drought strikes the valley, the race for survival is on. Teams of crocodiles lurk beneath the water, waiting to seize thirsty animals as they approach the river's edge. Alan Male's illustrations provide an attractive background for the text, featuring underwater views of crocodiles as well as other animals above the water's surface. An accompanying glossary identifies Luangwa flora and fauna and folds out into a panoramic view of animals along the river. A map and brief description of the Luangwa River Valley wildlife sanctuary is included. Factual material regarding the longevity of crocodiles as a species may not be sufficient for reports but will spark interest for further reading. The accompanying tape is evenly paced and smoothly narrated by Randye Kaye. The story springs to life against a background of animal and jungle sound effects. A single musical tone indicates when readers should turn the page. School librarians and teachers looking to add material to their collections on ecology, environment, or wildlife will find this well-presented package an intriguing introduction for beginning readers. Pair it with Seymour Simon's Crocodiles & Alligators (HarperCollins, 1999) for an in-depth look at crocodile behavior or use with Fred Marcellino's I, Crocodile (HarperCollins, 1999) for a science unit with a lighter touch.
Celeste Steward, Contra Costa County Library, Danville, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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In the silver moonlight fifty Nile crocodile babies hatch in the Luangwa River Valley of Zambia, Africa. Their mother must protect them from hungry predators as she carries them to a nursery pool. Then, when a drought strikes the valley, the crocodile family must move on to the shores of the Luangwa River. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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