| Description |
63 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
World Book's animals of the world
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is a crocodilian? -- Where in the woirld to crocodilians live? -- What is home to American alligators? -- Why do alligators seem so lazy? -- Do alligators breathe underwater? -- How do alligators move on land? -- What do alligators eat? -- Why are alligators such good hunters? -- How do alligators communicate? -- Are alligators good parents? -- Who's that chirping from the nest? -- Do American alligators have enemies? -- How many kinds of alligators are there? -- What are caimans? -- Why are black caimans so unusual? -- Which caiman likes the rain forest? -- Which is the smallest crocodilian? -- How do you tell and alligator from a crocodile? -- Do any crocodiles live in North America? -- What do crocodiles do in the dry season? -- Which crocodiles set traps? -- Do crocodiles share their food? -- Why are mugger parents so unusual? -- Which crocodiles are at thome in the sea? -- Which crocodile runs the fastest? -- Who are these creepy crocodilians? -- What is a false gavial? -- Are crocodilians in danger? -- Crocodilain fun facts. |
| Summary |
Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of alligators and such related species as caimans, crocodiles, and false gavials. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.7 1.0 58343. |
| Subject |
Alligators -- Juvenile literature.
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Crocodilians -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
0716613417 |
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9780716613411 |
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