EXPLORATION: Around the World Book Club
Crocodile Rescue! By Melissa Cristina Márquez
predator Definition: an animal that feeds itself by killing and eating other animals (noun) Reference: “The clock ticks down to find this dangerous predator before it—.” (p. 9) Question: What animal lives near you that is considered a predator ? ______________________ ______________________ endangered Definition: close to dying out or disappearing forever (adj.) Reference: “Here we breed the critically endangered Cuban crocodile in Zapata Swamp.” (p. 68) Question: Why do governments pass laws to protect endangered species? ______________________ ______________________ habitat Definition: a place where certain plants and animals live (noun) Reference: “We want to show off Cuba’s pristine marine habitat to the viewers.” (p. 29) Question: What kind of habitat do you live in? ______________________ ______________________
When Adrianna appears on her parents’ nature show, she makes a huge mistake. Can she win back everyone’s trust—and save the show—by taking on the Mega Croc of Cuba by herself?
#1: Preview Your Book a. Read the title and study the illustration on the front cover. How does the image create suspense?
b. Read the prologue. What do you learn about the narrator of the story?
#2: L earn Some Words The words to the left are from this book. As you read, look for them. When you spot one, answer the related question. #3: Prepare and Discuss As you read, stop when you get to the pages listed here. Answer the questions and discuss them with others. Bring your own questions, too. a. A fter p. 46: Why is the Villalobos team looking for a legendary mega croc in Cuba?
b. A fter p. 85: Why do Adrianna’s parents decide to keep her off the show? What causes them to change their minds?
c. A fter p. 111: Why does Adrianna hide Duke, the dog that she found on the street?
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