Zack and his alligator keychain that grows into a fun-loving, full-sized alligator when it gets wet, enjoy the day playing in the snow, ice-fishing, and sledding.

With their enormous jaws and powerful muscles, alligators are among the world's most powerful predators. Readers will discover how these fearsome reptiles hunt for prey, survive harsh winter weather, and compete for mates. They will also find out how mother alligators care for their young and how human activities have affected alligators throughout history.

"From seemingly mundane tasks such as grocery shopping to more active pursuits like a romp at the park and fort-building, a loving and playful father alligator shows his gator kids that the simplest pleasures done together can make for an incredibly fun day"--

At the urging of her family, Louise, a young alligator, tries hard to kick her biting habit.

When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets...

"In Alligator or Crocodile?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these scaly reptiles. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts...

"Chronicles Aaron's attempts to beat the heat"--Provided by publisher.

"Aaron the Alligator loves to play sports--but isn't quite an all-star athlete"-- Provided by publisher.

Alfie the alligator writes a letter to his grandmother and eagerly awaits her reply.