What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (And Curious Kids) (Expecting Animal Babies)
Language: English
Published by Millbrook Pr, 2012
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- Title
- What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (And Curious Kids) (Expecting Animal Babies)
- Author
- Heos, Bridget
- Publisher
- Millbrook Pr
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- good
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0761358609
- ISBN 13
- 9780761358602
- Illustrator
- Jorisch, Stephane
Congratulations, crocodilian parents-to-be! You have little ones on the way. They're called hatchlings. Read this book to find out where to lay your eggs, how you'll know when the babies are ready to hatch, and what you and your babies will do all day long. Whether you're an alligator, caiman, crocodile, or even a funny-looking gharial, you'll find answers to all your parenting questions here. But there's one condition: don't eat the book!
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Review
"The life cycle of members of the crocodilian family is cleverly and humorously described in this delightful book. The informative text, framed in a 'Q and A' format, encompasses many pertinent facts about alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharials and flows easily from one area to another. Habitats are described, best sites for nests are noted and the developmental cycle within the egg is skillfully outlined. After the hatchlings appear, the text describes parental care, predators to be aware of, and when the young are mature enough to 'leave home.' Colorful and whimsical illustrations add greatly to the book." --Science Books & Films
"This lighthearted introduction to the group of reptiles that includes alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharials presents itself as an instruction book for prospective crocodilian parents. Third in the Expecting Animal Babies series, this resembles previous titles covering insect and marsupial development. The focus on the lives of animal children makes an immediate connection to readers who are children themselves. Using a question-and-answer format, Heos addresses readers directly in a cheerful second-person narration. She introduces the order, describes where the various families live and lay and guard their eggs, shows fetal development and hatching, then looks at babies' early lives. She chooses details that will intrigue: a mother carrying her hatchlings down to the water in her mouth, caiman foster moms and, of course, how big they will get. With watercolor, gouache and pen and ink, Jorisch creates humorously personified creatures: a white-coated crocodile doctor, a gharial mom knitting on the beach as she watches her children slide into the water, a caiman family with backpacks and suitcases trudging off to a wetter swamp. Accurate facts, nicely numbered pages, a glossary, and a substantial list of further reading and websites make this toothsome treat useful for reports as well as entertainment. Both engaging and informative, this is a welcome addition to a kid-pleasing series." --Kirkus Reviews
--Journal"Heos's humorous, chatty introduction to what crocodilian parents do to protect their eggs and hatchlings until the offspring are able to take on their own predatory roles is evenly orchestrated through Jorisch's hilarious line drawing and watercolors. The family encompasses alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gharials, and the differences among these reptiles are explicated. Interesting facts about their diet, habitat, physical development, and behavior will entertain and inform young readers. The information is delivered to the crocodilian parents in a Q&A format: amid heavy personification, there is a good deal of material suitable for use in reports. A well-written glossary and a well-selected further reading list enhance the learning experience." --School Library Journal
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