Item description for Super Croc and Other Prehistoric Crocodiles by Christopher Sloan...
Overview The author of Feathered Dinosaurs discusses prehistoric crocodiles, including the discovery of SuperCroc (Sarcosuchus) in the Sahara Desert, and the lifestyles, habitats, and conservation of modern crocodiles.
Publishers Description Introduction by Dr. Paul Sereno.
Imagine a crocodile almost as long as "Tyrannosaurus rex and just as fierce That' s SuperCroc, the giant "Sarcosuchus fossil discovered by Paul Sereno, a National Geographic explorer-in-residence.
Crocodiles and their ancestors are some of the most successful animals that ever lived. At the time of "T. rex, crocs ranged in size from 2 feet to over 40 feet long. They lived on land, in swamps, and in the sea. Some, like SuperCroc, were fierce predators. Some were heavily armored plant eaters. And when all of the dinosaurs (except birds) became extinct, the crocs lived on, becoming the crocodiles, alligators, and gharials of today.
Combining fantastic art and photography with vivid descriptions, Chris Sloan draws young readers into the latest discoveries about the lives of these amazing animals.
Awards and Recognitions Super Croc and Other Prehistoric Crocodiles by Christopher Sloan has received the following awards and recognitions -
Young Hoosier Book Award - 2006 Nominee - Intermediate category
Citations And Professional Reviews Super Croc and Other Prehistoric Crocodiles by Christopher Sloan has been reviewed by professional book reviewers and journalists at the following establishments -
Wilson Children's Catalog - 01/01/2010 page 323
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks - 05/01/2002 page 341
School Library Journal - 07/01/2002 page 141
Booklist - 09/15/2002 page 229
Hornbook Guide to Children - 01/01/2002 page 430
Wilson Children's Catalog - 01/01/2003 page 17
Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo - 01/01/2003 page 20
Hornbook Guide to Children - 07/01/2002 page 430
Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo - 01/01/2005 page 191
Wilson Children's Catalog - 01/01/2006 page 231
Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo - 01/01/2009 page 256
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Studio: National Geographic Children's Books
Est. Packaging Dimensions: Length: 11.14" Width: 9.2" Height: 0.36" Weight: 1.15 lbs.
Release Date May 1, 2002
Publisher National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN 0792266919 ISBN13 9780792266914
Availability 0 units.
More About Christopher Sloan
Christopher Sloan is a Senior Editor at National Geographic magazine and the author of two previous books for children Feathered Dinosaurs (a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year) and SuperCroc and the Origins of Crocodiles. Mr. Sloan lives in Virginia."
Reviews - What do customers think about SuperCroc and the Origin of Crocodiles?
Enhanced with superbly presented photography Jul 13, 2002
Supercroc And The Origin Of Crocodiles by Christopher Sloan (Senior Editor for Art, National Geographic magazine) is a nonfiction children's picturebook about ancient, gigantic crocodiles of millions of years ago, and their modern-day descendants. Enhanced with superbly presented photography, color illustrations, and amazing facts about these ancient reptiles, Supercroc is an exciting and highly educational read for children ages 8 through 12.
Supercroc is Super! May 5, 2002
You are really going to enjoy National Geographic Supercroc and the Origin of Crocodiles. This hardcover with dustjacket new book is written by National Geo's art director Christopher Sloan (Feathered Dinosaurs) with an introduction by Dr. Paul Sereno, discoverer of Sarcosuchus. This beautiful book is packed with photos plus numerous paintings and illustrations from none other than world famous paleo artists Mark Hallett, Doug Henderson, John Sibbick, and National Geographic's talented new wunderkind: Raul Martin. The informative text describes for readers of all ages topics such as the definition of a crocodile, the world of Sereno's "Supercroc" Sarcosuchus and its fossil discovery, a prehistoric history of crocs and their cousins and the differences and similarities they share. You'll be amazed at the variety, from lizard sized saurians to giant Sarcosuchus who fed on dinosaurs. The final chapter titled "The Last Extinction?" discusses how crocs have survived 200 million years but now are seriously threatened by man. A fantastic full color work for all ages.