Alligator: Ruler of the Swamp (TOP of the Food Chain)

It lies in steamy, murky water as still as a log and waits. This apex predator detects the slightest ripple in the water and grabs unsuspecting prey in its bone-crushing jaws. As terrifying as this sounds, this book explains the critical role the alligator plays as the top of the food chain.

Julie K. Lundgren grew up in northern Minnesota near Lake Superior. She delighted in picking berries, finding cool rocks, and trekking in the woods. She still does! Julie’s interest in nature science led her to a degree in biology. She adores her family, her sweet cat, and Adventure Days.