April 2011 Book Club Selection
In contracted braille with one tactile drawing of an alligator
Ages 4-8
A "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out: Science 2" Book
Of course, an alligator lives in an alligator hole. But did you know that scientists consider alligators a "keystone species," meaning they are the most important animals in their habitat? Without the alligator, many dependent animals would become extinct.
After quickly tracing the ancestors and relatives of the alligator from the Jurassic period to the present, the author explains that during the dry season in Florida, alligators seek out damp muck and thrash about until they create a gator hole. As water seeps in from below, the hole draws many species of animals, creating a unique ecosystem. The text also presents the dramatic story of how alligators were brought to the brink of extinction before making a remarkable comeback. The book concludes with a simple activity, making a model of a gator hole, and a page of "Gator Facts."
Read and find out about how alligators are much more than big jaws and sharp teeth!
We've included a tactile drawing of an alligator by Artist Ann Cunningham. |
