caimans

An introduction to caimans, discussing their physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and more.

"When Faoro the clockmaker adopts a baby alligator, he has no idea that someday their story will travel far and wide. But the town of San Fernando de Apure would never forget this kind young man and his adoring alligator, who played with the neighborhood children, took part in Faoro's wedding, and, eventually, mourned his loss"--Provided by publisher.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting abilities of giant otters and caimans. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Through simple text and photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to the dwarf caiman, covering what it looks like, where it lives, what it likes to eat, and its size compared to regular-sized alligators.

Presents information about the black caiman, including physical characteristics, its everyday life, and its hunting abilities.

Come face to face with crocodiles, and meet the creatures most closely related to them - the alligators, caimans, and gharials. See how these fearsome hunters capture their prey and how their qualities and behaviors keep crocodiles and related reptiles near the top of the food chain. What makes one species different from another? And what unites them in the wild? This fact filled book tells you all about these amazing animals. The full color photos and illustrations will plunge you deep into their watery world.

This book introduces crocodilians, fearsome reptiles with large, snapping jaws and sharp teeth and leathery, scaly armor, and gives an inside look at the lives of these animals.

Photographs and text describe the caimans of the Central and South American rain forest.