本书是由Smithsonian(史密森尼学会)和HarperCollins出版社联合出版的科普读物。
Smithsonian(史密森尼学会),成立于1846年,是美国一系列博物馆和研究机构的集合组织。该组织囊括19
座博物馆、9座研究中心、美术馆和国家动物园以及1.365亿件艺术品和标本。也是美国唯一一所由美国政府资助、半官方性质的第三部门博物馆机构,同时也拥有世界最大的博物馆系统和研究联合体。
The author presents a portrait of crocodiles and alligators
that shows how they, in existence since the days of the dinosaur,
eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living
conditions for other animals. Full-color photos.
內容簡介:
Crocodiles and alligators have always been one of humankind''s
most feared predators. Around since the days of the dinosaurs, they
are probably the source of myths about ferocious serpents and
man-eating dragons. All tall tales aside, these reptiles remain
fascinating creatures. Did you know that crocodiles and alligators
eat their food without chewing? Or that they use the sun to
regulate their body temperature? Renowned science writer Seymour
Simon''s accessible text, and full-color photos, provide a stellar
introduction to these reptile wonders.
關於作者:
Seymour Simon is the author of over one hundred science books
for children. His many award-winning books include Icebergs and
Glaciers, a New York Academy of Sciences Children''s Book Award
winner, as well as Storms, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Mountains, and
many books about the solar system. Mr. Simon is the recipient of
the Washington PostChildren''s Book Guild Award for Nonfiction for
the body of his work. He lives in Great Neck, New York.