Follow a young Nile crocodile as it takes its first steps on an exciting journey through life in Africa's rivers and lakes.

What we have here are information books that present well-rounded views of their subjects, summarising the facts in a way that children will find easy to understand. - Armadillo, Winter 2000

This stunning series explores the lives of some of the world's wild animals through their life cycles, natural habitats, food chains and the threats faced daily. - Parents News, Jan 01

Joyce Pope was Curator of Natural History at Chester Museum. She also worked in the geology and zoology departments of London's Natural History Museum, most of the time as a lecturer. She is an experienced author of children's wildlife books, with more than 50 titles to her name.