Readers will love this book about the great backyard beast of the American Southeast--the American alligator. This volume introduces readers to the alligators' habitat, behavior, and anatomy. Readers will also learn about the threat alligators pose to people, and how people are a threat to alligators through habitat destruction and hunting. Exciting text is paired with amazing color photographs that bring readers face-to-face with this armored animal. Text is supplemented by fun fact boxes, which are sure to spark readers' interest as they explore this engaging topic. This book supports life science curricula, and it promises to be both an informative and exciting read.