Reading Level: Grade 3 Interest Level: Grades 3 – 7
Crocodile monitors are strong hunters. But southern cassowaries are the most dangerous birds in the world. Who would win in a battle between these two fighters? In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the weapons and attack moves that these dangerous animals bring into a fight. Special features highlight each animal’s size, speed, and strengths. Who will come out on top?
'Crocodile Monitor vs. Southern Cassowary is part of the Animal Battles series. In this series, two animals face off against each other. Each book starts off with a description of the two competitors, their attack moves, their secret weapons and then finally the battle. The narrative text at the end describes the fight scene and will certainly catch the reader’s attention. The book has 4-5 sentences per page for each animal and color photographs. Text features such as bold words, text boxes, maps, a table of contents, glossary and an index are incorporated to aid the readers. Profiles of animal statistics include the height and weight as well as the physical advantages of each animal and habitat. In Crocodile Monitor vs. Southern Cassowary, a large crocodile monitor stalks a southern cassowary. Each animal’s unique characteristics could lead to it winning this face-off. Which animal will come out on top?', Amy Covey, South Sound Book Review Council, Washington
