This is a list of fictional crocodiles and alligators from literature, folklore and myth, mascots and. Crocodiles range in size from the african dwarf crocodile. American alligator alligator mississippiensis natureworks. I like amazons look inside the book feature as a way of getting a good. Alligators and crocodiles are fascinating for most children. They have thick, leathery skin with bony, plateshaped scales. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.
Crocodiles are entirely carnivorous and have the most potent stomach acid. As many people already know that the alligator is a large reptile that likes to live in swampy and other aquatic habitats. This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. See more ideas about crocodiles, picture book, childrens books. Alligators, like other crocodilians, are large animals with powerful tails that are used both in defense and in swimming. When the alligator is in the water, it can swim with just the top of its head above the water. Members of this group include chinese alligators, american alligators, spectacled caimans, broadsnouted caimans, and several others.
A newly discovered difference between alligators and crocodiles. With the use of eighteen stunning fullcolour photographs, simon explores the wonders. They are classified as reptiles because they have tough, scaly skin and are coldblooded. A crocodile s ectothermic metabolism is extremely efficient. Their eyes, ears, and nostrils are placed on top of their long head and project slightly above the water when the reptiles float at the surface, as they. True crocodiles are efficient predators with a streamlined body, webbed feet, and a powerful tail. Crocodiles and alligators may seem ferocious and scary, but renowned science author seymour simon confirms that they. Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightfullooking reptiles.
They are animals very similar to the crocodiles, which are distinguished by the short and wide head and by the presence of interdigital membranes in the thumbs of the hear paws. What better way to introduce the letter a or the cr consonant blend to your preschoolers than with some alligator and crocodile books and rhymes. A sewer alligator who becomes one of the zoo animals. Behind all these picture book crocodiles lurks the shadow of the ticktock crocodile who so haunts captain james hook in jm barries classic peter pan. There are 8 species of alligators and caimans alive today. Crocodiles and alligators compare and contrast third grade. Crocodiles range in size from the african dwarf crocodile, which grows to over 6 feet, to the saltwater crocodile, which grows to over 20 feet in length. A newly discovered difference between alligators and. List of fictional crocodiles and alligators wikipedia. Giant alligators at kids wildlife park with toy hunt for surprise crocodile toys from toylabtv duration. Alligator and crocodile book recommendations for preschool and. Are there any other picture books about crocodiles which she might. Adults eat mammals and are even known to attack humans. I adore books, so i want to share some of my and zoeys favorite alligator and crocodile books for kids.
Lisa moores wickedly fresh first novel, a canadian best seller, winner of the commonwealth writers prize canadian and caribbean region, and a globe and mail book of the year moves with the swiftness of an alligator in attack mode through the lives of a group of brilliantly rendered characters mingling in contemporary st. Crocodile, order crocodylia, or crocodilia, any of 23 species of generally large, ponderous, amphibious animals of lizardlike appearance and carnivorous habit belonging to the reptile order crocodylia. Information on nesting patterns, vocalizations, and the important role crocodilians had in several ancient civilizations is also included. Alligator, genus alligator, either of two crocodilians related to the tropical american caimans family alligatoridae. See more ideas about story time, books and crocodile. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition. The females are quite a bit smaller at about 10 feet in length.
Bradleys books little crocs purse hardcover christian book store, kid essentials, character counts. A crocodilian gallery features the variety of this order, from the saltwater crocodile and cuviers dwarf caiman to the american alligator and mugger crocodile. The photographers portray a species that is dangerous, yet protected as its numbers decrease. It has a long armored body with thick scales or bony plates called osteoderms or scutes. Alligators have a distinctive ushaped snout and an overbitethat is, all the teeth of the lower jaw fit within the teeth of the upper jaw and cannot be seen when the lipless mouth is closed. What are the characteristics of a crocodile answers. This list of the best kids books about alligators and crocodiles is sure to include a. They are found all over the world in both salt water and fresh water. Reproduction use this shutter tab book to answer questions about alligator reproduction. The alligators are reptiles of the family alligatorinae the order of the crocodilians.
Crocodiles subfamily crocodylinae or true crocodiles are large semiaquatic reptiles that live. Links to the best crocodile, alligator and caiman sites on the internet. Crocodiles have powerful jaws with many conical teeth and short legs with clawed webbed toes. Feb 6, 2019 books, songs, crafts, flannel stories, and more for a alligator and crocodile themed storytime. The american alligator is the larger of the two species of alligator and typically ranges from 612 ft but can grow up to 19 ft. The simple physical characteristics, as well as the alligators actions, account for much of the alligator animal symbolism. American crocodile facts and information seaworld parks. Listen to this article about crocodiles and alligators and explore the concept of compare and contrast. The chinese alligator is smaller, typically about 5 ft with a maximum length of about 7 ft. The most obvious way to tell a crocodile, left, from an alligator, is from. Crocodiles have long, more pointed snouts than those of alligators. Crocodilians are large, lizardshaped reptiles with four, short legs. Around since the time of dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living conditions for other animals.
Two characteristics of a crocodile are its long nose and its sharp teeth. A crocodile s physical traits allow it to be a successful predator. Crocodiles have large, broad bodies with short legs and long, muscular tails. Male crocodiles may exhibit courtship and territorial behaviors such as vocalization, and tail and head slapping. Alligators and crocodiles are both relics of the dinosaur age, facing an uncertain future as humans encroach on their territory. Crocodiles and alligators swim by lashing their tail from side to side. A crocodile who is the leader of his float in the pride lands. The website is nicely put together and features all kinds of information about the. In exploring the world of alligators and crocodiles, young readers will learn about the crocodilians life history, physical characteristics, courtship displays, communication strategies and family life. It has short, powerful legs and a long, round snout.
The best alligator and crocodile books for kids living. Together with the caimans, the gharials, and the crocodiles, they make up the order crocodilia the first alligators existed about 37 million years ago. My daughter presented most of the qualities of being an alligator, according to this book, until just recently. Crocodiles are semiaquatic reptiles and spend a lot of the time swimming. Alligator simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Crocodiles have webbed feet which, though not used to propel them through the water, allow them to make. This is a list of fictional crocodiles and alligators from literature, folklore and myth, mascots. Crocodilians have large scales on their backs with bony plates underneath for extra protection. Read the following article to understand how the distinction can be done with just a couple of minutes of observation. The best alligator and crocodile books for kids living montessori.
Zacks alligator i can read level 2 shirley mozelle. The most obvious way to tell a crocodile, left, from an alligator, is from their snouts. Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water. The american alligator is the largest reptile in north america. They share a unique body form that allows the eyes, ears, and nostrils to be above the water. Alligators and crocodiles are far from being known synonymously. American alligator american alligators are very large reptiles with the males being about 14 feet long. Very young crocodiles and alligators eat worms and insects. Although alligators are classified as reptiles, their closest relatives are actually birds, which are direct descendants of dinosaurs. Theyll also find out how these semiaquatic reptiles rely on their senses and speed to surviveand why humans should keep their distance. Crocodile species there are 23 different crocodile species that have been identified. Exploring the world of alligators and crocodiles by tracy. The best picture books on crocodiles childrens books.
However, older species of alligators have become extinct. This clever picture book features a crocodile who has fallen into this book and is. Over 3000 journal, book and scientific report references on all aspects of crocodyliforms. Both crocodiles and alligators bury their eggs in sand or mud until their babies hatch. And if youre daring enough, take a gander at their chompers. This epoch in history began about 251 million years ago and ended 65 million years ago. Here are a few more alligator and crocodile books for kids. Characteristics of a crocodile physical characteristics. Alligators have ushaped faces that are wide and short, while crocodiles have slender almost vshaped muzzles. Crocs and gators teaches students about the four types of crocodilianstheir physical characteristics, habitats, and eating habits. Crocodiles and alligators, by stephen garnett is a superb indepth and exciting collection or prints, photos, charts, and extremely well written information on the world and genre of the crocodilians and their subspecies. Its long nose is use to help hunt for food in the water and while on land. Aldo, sitting ducks, an alligator who befriended main character bill the duck and is trying to blend.
In contrast, crocodiles of the family crocodylidae have a narrow, vshaped snout, and the large fourth tooth on each side of the crocodile s lower jaw projects outside the snout when the mouth is closed. There are different species of crocodiles, the smallest of which is the dwarf crocodile, which grows to 5 and a half feet 1. The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. The average number of eggs in a florida alligator nest is 3550, but only about 15 of these will hatch. Baby alligators use this egg shape book to show what baby alligators look like. Its external morphology is a sign of its aquatic and predatory lifestyle. Informational nonfiction, 600 words, level l grade 2, lexile 580l. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
The alligator family includes the caiman, and the crocodile family includes the gavial. A crocodiles physical traits allow it to be a successful predator. Alligators are, in fact, often confused with crocodiles, but they actually belong in their own family, alligatoridae. Along with pterosaurs and dinosaurs, crocodiles were an offshoot of the archosaurs, the ruling lizards of the earlytomiddle triassic period of the mesozoic era. When the alligator came to play by mara bergman, available at book. Crocodiles have brains and hearts that are more advanced than any other living reptile. Of the many species on earth today that can trace their ancestry back to prehistoric times, evolution has touched crocodiles perhaps least. The order crocodylia, also known as the crocodilians, includes 23 species of the most feared and most fascinating animals on the planet. Icegator and lagoona gator are the mascots for disneys blizzard beach and disneys. Reptile use this flap book to write about the characteristics that make an alligator a reptile. Alligators are large reptiles with powerful tails that are used in both swimming and defense. Mistaking an alligator for a crocodile and vice versa is fairly common. The best picture books on crocodiles childrens books the guardian.
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