Review by Booklist Review
Young readers who pick up this volume in the When Pets Attack! series expecting a great deal of gory excitement may be disappointed to learn that only four pages directly address the dangers of alligators. However, the book is loaded with fascinating facts about alligators. For example, they are found only in China and the southeastern U.S.; the jaw holds the key to telling the difference between an alligator and a crocodile; and they can run up to 11 miles per hour in pursuit of prey. The photos of alligator handlers, baby gators popping through eggs, and so on are intrinsically interesting though sometimes presented without sufficient context. Still, this is effective enough to draw in reluctant readers and give anyone curious a basic alligator overview.--Fletcher, Connie Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-5-These volumes address why certain animals make bad, and even dangerous, pets. For example, ostriches have a kick that can kill, and big cats have a taste for flesh, as do alligators. While some people keep snakes as pets, this is frowned upon by the U.S. Humane Society. The bottom line is that it's safer (for both people and animals) to have these creatures housed in zoos; better yet, leave them in the wild. The readable texts are set amid large color photos and side boxes with additional facts. The captioned photographs (such as one of a chimp showing its sharp teeth and another of a growling wolf) add strength to the narratives. Readers interested in these wild critters will find a lot of useful facts in this series. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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