What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? How many teeth does an adult alligator have? How long do they live, and how big can they get? Students will "sink their teeth" into reading all about one of their favorite reptiles. Fourth grade students will practice multiplication while learning new concepts and vocabulary terms like habitat, predator, carnivore, antibodies, and endangered species.

This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way.

• The captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop students' math and reading skills.
• The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and higher-order thinking skills with questions that students can respond to at school or home.
• Let's Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provides numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.
• Text features such as a glossary, index, captions, answer key, and a table of contents increase understanding and build academic vocabulary.