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4-6
Great Predators series.
This look at the great white discusses habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, predatory behavior, and conservation status. The clean layout features lots of photos, wide leading, and short sentences; the narrative is straightforward (if choppy). Informative sidebars include related resources and facts. Chapters are arranged per series formula, but this is a useful high-interest volume nonetheless. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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4-6
Great Predators series.
These books introduce two reptilian predators, covering each animal's life cycle, habitat, behaviors, predatory adaptations, and conservation status. The clean layout features plenty of leading between lines of text and short sentences that don't sacrifice pertinent detail (though they make for choppy reading). Chapters are arranged similarly in each formulaic volume, but this is a useful high-interest series nonetheless. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Predators titles: Crocodile and Boa Constrictor.
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4-6
Great Predators series.
These books introduce two reptilian predators, covering each animal's life cycle, habitat, behaviors, predatory adaptations, and conservation status. The clean layout features plenty of leading between lines of text and short sentences that don't sacrifice pertinent detail (though they make for choppy reading). Chapters are arranged similarly in each formulaic volume, but this is a useful high-interest series nonetheless. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great Predators titles: Crocodile and Boa Constrictor.
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4-6
Great Predators series.
This book covers grizzlies' life cycle, range and habitat, predatory behaviors, diet, and protected status. The clean layout features engaging photos, plenty of leading between lines of text, and short sentences that don't sacrifice interest or depth of information (though they make for choppy reading). Chapters are arranged per series formula, but this is a useful high-interest volume nonetheless. Reading list. Glos., ind.