They have sharp eyes, long, scaly bodies, and lurk in swamps, waiting to capture prey in powerful jaws. Alligators are fearsome predators with unique features that make them a captivating topic. Take readers on an adventure through these massive reptiles’ lives with leveled text, fun facts, vibrant photos, and infographics that illustrate key concepts. Perfect for animal lovers, early reports, STEM and biology lessons, and struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.