What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings
A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (and Curious Kids)
From the Series Expecting Animal Babies
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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978-0-7613-8845-6
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$28.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Science |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2012-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.5 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF003190, JNF051150, JNF051050 |
| Dewey | 597.98'1392 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 10.625 x 8.875 |
| Lexile | 620 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 149574 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Bridget Heos
Bridget Heos is the author of 13 young adult nonfiction books and the Expecting Animal Babies picture books. Prior to being a children’s book author, she wrote for several newspapers and magazines, including The Christian Science Monitor, The Kansas City Star, and Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Bridget lives in Kansas City with her husband and three sons.
Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch
Stéphane Jorisch is an illustrator, whose imaginative work has won many awards, including the prestigious Governor General’s Award for Children’s Illustration in Canada. His works are produced in watercolor, gouache, and also pen and ink, following in the footsteps of his father who illustrated comic strips for newspapers in Europe. In addition to his books for young people, Stéphane also illustrates for magazines and has created designs for the renowned Cirque de Soleil. Stéphane was born in Brussels and grew up in Lachine, Québec. He now lives in Montreal with his girlfriend and their three children.
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Expecting Animal Babies
In these hilarious guides for animal parents, read all about how animals raise their young. The fun Q & A format, lighthearted tone, and bright illustrations inform and entertain. View available downloads →
Awards
- Booklist Top 10 Series Nonfiction
- Science Books & Films Best Books
Reviews
School Library 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 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.” —School Library Journal
Science Books & Films
“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
Kirkus Reviews
“Both engaging and informative, this is a welcome addition to a kid-pleasing series.” —Kirkus Reviews