Ever wondered why the dinosaurs didn't survive? In this fascinating non-chronological report the success story of crocodiles and lizards (focusing on monitor lizards), and some of the reasons why they have survived since the time of the dinosaurs is explored.


* Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.


* Text type - A non-chronological report.


* The book includes a contents page on page 1, plus a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21.


* A fact chart on pages 22 and 23 summarises the distinguishing aspects of each of crocodiles and monitor lizards.


* Curriculum links - Science: Humans and other animals.

Illustrated by: Jonathan Scott, Angela Scott
Series edited by: Cliff Moon