American Alligator

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Scientists believe American alligators have been around for nearly 150 million years, but they came close to going extinct. American Alligator explores the alligator's key role in its habitat, how hunting and habitat changes almost led to its extinction, and how efforts such as egg collection and controlled hunting help to preserve the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
BISACS JNF003190, JNF003270, JNF051150
Genre Nonfiction
Subject Animals
Copyright 2017
Division Abdo Publishing
Imprint Core Library
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Season 2016-12-15
ISBN 9781680784626, 9781680798470
Title Format Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks
Dewey 597.98
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Lexile 850
Guided Reading Level S
ATOS Reading Level 5.7
ATOS Interest Level MG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 188680
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Glossary of key words, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text, Reviewed, and Table of contents
Online Resources FREE! Core Library Connection
FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network
 

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Author: Carla Mooney