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14 beautifully illustrated and full of photographs of animals in categories that are easily understood by the pupil and the young reader. A great resource for home schoolers and teachers. ... Read more

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Learn the real stories behind these mysterious creatures, and how they've earned their distinct reputations. Alligators and Crocodiles begins with a brief section on reptile families and the differences and similarities between them, such as the differences between a snake with legs and a lizard with no legs! Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles are covered, highlighted by full-color photos and "Fun Facts" throughout. Young readers will discover why alligators are sometimes called living bulldozers.

This book provides an exciting opportunity to dig deeper into the lives of alligators and crocodiles. For research or enjoyment, young readers will turn to this kid-friendly book again and again.

Twenty-five full-color photographs capture up close the physical details, actions, and environment of this captivating reptile. ... Read more

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Good for Older Children
I bought this book so that my grandchildren, ages 4 and 5, could learn more about the alligators they see when they visit me in Florida.I had also gotten them the "hatch a pet" alligators since they had enjoyed "hatching" sea turtles and learning about them previously.This book was a bit too in depth for this age level and would have been better for children in the 7-12 age range.I had to scan through much of the information since I was interested only in alligators that inhabit my part of Florida. There was some interesting information missing-- for instance, that the temperature of the eggs during their development determine the sex of the offspring.I had hoped to share that information with them in the book but there was no mention of it. ( I had taken a short class about alligators at a wildlife center so I knew a fair bit about local alligators.) Overall, this is a very good, informative book for the older elementary age child and for one who wants to learn about all different kinds of alligators and crocodiles. I will definitely save it to us with my grandchildren as they get older. ... Read more

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Describes the characteristics, life cycle, and the environmental situation of the alligator. "This handsome book offers an overview of the facts and folklore surrounding alligators and their family, crocodilians. The informative text . . . will be useful for school assignments but should easily attract browsers as well." -- Booklist ... Read more

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Deep in the swamp, a baby alligator crawls out of its broken shell. What's in store for this little reptile? Follow it through its first adventures, and get a glimpse into the world of these amazing creatures. The easy-to-read text describes how alligators live, from what they eat to how they swim so quickly. You'll also find fun facts about alligators' dinosaur-hunting ancestors and their more contemporary cousin, the crocodile. ... Read more

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Grumpy Garret needs to get a grip.
I disagree with the "reviewer" below who didn't enjoy Baby Alligator. (Actually, it sounds like Garret may be ready for books in the level 3 series.) Baby Alligator is typical of books in the All Aboard Reading series (level 2)--full-page, color illustrations that lure young readers to the simple text. Baby Alligator is a brief introduction to alligators and crocodiles, and the book delighted my 7-year-old daughter. She proclaimed the illustrations "very good," and said, "I sure learned a lot about alligators." We look forward to reading Clarke's next children's book.

A nice book, and a good read for first-graders
As a former teacher and current homeschooling mother, I find Baby Alligator to be at the correct reading level for my first-grader, and at the same time full of facts that a child can grasp at this reading level. The illustrations are well-done and not overly cute. Minus one star for all the exclamation points, but this book brought us much pleasure.

Definitely See You Later, Baby Alligator
Ginjer Clarke's didactic, yet simple and delightful prose, combine with Neecy Twinem's beautifully detailed illustrations of Florida's lush landscape to make "Baby Alligator" an adventurous and unforgettable readfrom start to finish. Geared toward children in grades 1-3, this bookcontains many interesting facts about our often misunderstood and sometimesfeared animal friend - all told through the eyes of a baby alligator. Perhaps the final page best sums up this book: "Maybe now that you knowmore about alligators, you will not be too afraid of them. Just be verycareful." The author and illustrator teach children (and adults) to respectand like - not fear - an animal that was almost hunted to extinction andthat has been around since the time of the dinosaurs. I highly recommendthis book to adults and children alike. Even I, practically a nativeFloridian (and much older than the 1-3 grader age group), learned many newinteresting facts about alligators, with Baby Alligator as my guide. ... Read more

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Pritchard's monograph on the alligator snapping turtle, one of the world's most impressive, dangerous, and celebrated turtles, was first published in 1989.The initial small print run quickley sold out and has become a valuable rare book.This reprint edition duplicates the text of the original, but also includes a major new section outlining progress that has been made on the science and conservation of this species in the last 17 years. ... Read more

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Gift for my son
This book was a gift for my 16 year old son and he is an enthusiast of the Alligator Snapping turtle so he totally loved it. From my point of view, its pretty pricey for such a thin book.

Alligator Snapping Turtle
Wonderful book you can not expect more from a book than this one, it covers all the aspects of Alligator Snapping Turtle, size, weight, places where you can find them in the wild and records from the past and how it is doing today.
Order one you will love to have it in your book collection.

An indispensable addition
Originally published in 1989 and out of print for several years, the Krieger Publishing Company's new reprint of zoologist Peter Pritchard's classic monograph, "The Alligator Snapping Turtle: Biology And Conservation", is an informed and informative introduction to one of nature's most impressive, dangerous, and famous of the turtle species. This new edition of "The Alligator Snapping Turtle" is enhanced with a major new section detailing the zoological progress made on the science and conservation of this species over the last seventeen years and is therefore a fully up-to-date, profusely illustrated treatise that includes the Snapping Turtle's geographic distribution, diet, reproduction cycle, natural history, exploitation and captivity, population status and trends, and so much more. With the addition of a comprehensive Index, a list of supplemental material, Reviews and Responses, Protection and Legislation, and more, "The Alligator Snapping Turtle" is an indispensable addition to professional and academic library Biology and Natural Science reference collections in general, and the supplemental reading list of turtle enthusiasts and wildlife conservationists in particular. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Endangered Species Update, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 784 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Partnerships for alligator recovery and trade.
Author: Clif Horton
Publication: Endangered Species Update (Newsletter)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 23Issue: 1Page: S10(2)

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"The pages are studded with full-color photographs...."--School Library Journal. "The most familiar members of the crocodilian family, but...also...information about caimans and gharials....The chapters consist of question-and-answer sequences and are illustrated with clear, full-color photographs. The authors attend to both animal behavior and anatomy, and there's some discussion of conservation issues as well as an assortment of interesting tidbits."--Booklist.
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What are scutes? How do people count alligators when they hide in wetlands? How did the American alligator become endangered and then increase its population? There are not many success stories in conservation, but in Alligator you will read about one. The

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Covers the literature and folklore of alligators and crocodiles, as well as giving scientific information about their habitat, distribution and social organization. This book also includes viewpoints on contentious issues, a myths vs facts discussion and quotes from practising wildlife biologists. ... Read more

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This lovely new title looks at the lives of alligators - from their birth to growing up, how they feed, grow, hunt, rest, and clean. Glorious, large colour photographs show the alligator at every stage of its life. Simple, engaging text allows young readers to understand an alligator's life. There is also information about the threats that alligators face in the wild and how we can help them to survive in the future. ... Read more

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We're Not in Kansas Anymore
"New Yorkis a mysterious city, and that's just above ground. Things are even stranger in the tangle of sewers under the street..."

SO begins young Mike's tale of his Oz- or Wonderland- trip down a trashcan to the underbelly of New York City. There, he meets an unusual balloon-bodied creature by the sewer, who introduces Mike to four other oddly shaped friends. They quickly ask Mike to help them with two rival alligator factions, brought from Florida to New York by tourists, and now competing for "stale bagels and muffins" and the best sleeping spots by the sewer.Fortunately, jewels and money are not as scarce as bagels, and the 330 alligators pool their money, drop their rivalry, and buy passage back to swampy Florida, courtesy of Mike's Uncle, who happens to own a shipping company.

There are a few too many coincidences, even for a fantasy, and author Jurg Federspiel never really incorporates the balloon creature's friends into the story.

Still, Petra Rappa's rich watercolors and background washes are delightful, especially in her above ground evocations of New York City.I would have preferred that the sewers looked more sewer-like--full of mysterious pipes and passageways--but this might have been too complex for the very youngest of the intended audience. Overall, "Alligator Mike" is an interesting trip that makes unseen places seem ore friendly and familiar, and young toddlers may find it fascinating. ... Read more

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Includes a tongue twister for each letter of the alphabet. ... Read more

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11 x 8.5 Staplebound softcover. Small sticker residue on front cover - no other flaws. 21 Pages. This paper was presented at the 1974 Annual Meeting of Southeastern Association of Game and Fish Commissioners. ... Read more

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Crocodiles and alligators have always been one of humankind's most feared predators. Around since the days of the dinosaurs, they are probably the source of myths about ferocious serpents and man-eating dragons. All tall tales aside, these reptiles remain fascinating creatures. Did you know that crocodiles and alligators eat their food without chewing? Or that they use the sun to regulate their body temperature? Renowned science writer Seymour Simon's accessible text, and full-color photos, provide a stellar introduction to these reptile wonders.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.

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Our tales revolve around the lives of four alligators(Gary Gator, Gabby Gator, Gordy Gator and Goldy Gator). Gordy's canoetrip accident puts both Gordy and Goldy in a delemna, hiding the truthfrom their parents. At the end of every book in the series is a pageof "Positive Messages" highlighted from the book. ... Read more