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Author: Richard Spilsbury
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9781403448576
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the plight of American alligators and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.
Author: Louise Hayes
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2016-09-02
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1623493870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFound only in the United States, the American alligator ranges in Texas through 120 counties, from the Sabine River to the Rio Grande, across a swath of river drainages and coastal marshes that include both the backwater swamps of the Big Thicket and the urban bayous of greater Houston. From its beginning in a pile of eggs buried in a meticulously constructed nest to its possible end as an alligator burger or a pair of boots, an alligator’s habitat preferences sometimes coincide with the favorite haunts of boaters, hunters, and coastal residents. In Alligators of Texas, biologist Louise Hayes and photographer Philippe Henry bring readers up close to this cryptic reptile’s food choices, parenting skills, communication techniques, and responses to natural events such as freezes and hurricanes. They also relate some Texas “alligator tales”; discuss alligator farming, hunting, and live capturing; and examine how people can successfully co-exist with this predator. They end by telling readers where they can view alligators, both in the wild and in captivity. Although not as often, as easily, or perhaps as happily observed as white-tailed deer or armadillos, the American alligator is an iconic Texas animal, and knowing more about its life and habits can help Texans better understand its rightful place in the landscape.
Author: Steve Potts
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 1999-09
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9780736884808
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of the American alligator. Includes photo diagram.
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Published:
Total Pages: 21
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn alligator (often called a gator) looks a lot like a huge lizard. They have thick, hard skin across the top of their body. This skin is greenish brown in color. It is covered with bony plates. These plates help keep the gator safe. They are just like a turtle's shell. The skin on their belly is much softer and thinner. It is also much lighter in color. Some gators have a belly that is almost white in color. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Alligators: Floating Logs of the Swamp" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1163 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the alligator. They will find out the answers to these questions: How long does it take a baby alligator to hatch? Are alligators good mothers? Do alligators chew their food? How does an alligator warm up? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Reading Level: 2.2 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Published: 2016-09-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1512411108
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet up close and personal with alligators in all their tooth-filled glory in this collection of poems by New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen. Rhymes and rhythms reflect on how alligators hunt, keep warm, and care for young. Stunning, large-scale photographs zoom in on these mighty hunters, while fun fact boxes accompany the poetry, providing details that are sure to pique young readers' curiosity.
Author: Beth Carpenter
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-06-28
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0369714938
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA temporary summer arrangement… Or their new forever? Alaskan peony farmer Caleb DeBoer can barely keep up with the weeds—let alone his willful teen daughter and being short-staffed at the start of wedding season. Luckily, sunny counselor Gen Rockford could really use a summer job and a place for her girls to live. Now what began as the perfect solution for Gen and Caleb is transforming into one unforgettable summer. But will one little secret ruin it all? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. A Northern Lights Novel Book 1: The Alaskan Catch Book 2: A Gift for Santa Book 3: Alaskan Hideaway Book 4: An Alaskan Proposal Book 5: Sweet Home Alaska Book 6: Alaskan Dreams Book 7: An Alaskan Family Christmas Book 8: An Alaskan Homecoming Book 9: An Alaskan Family Found Book 10: An Alaskan Family Thanksgiving
Author: John Thorbjarnarson
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2010-05-17
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 0801893488
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated throughout and featuring the most up-to-date biological information available, this volume is a complete overview of the Chinese alligator, a conservation and cultural icon.
Author: Whit Gibbons
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 0820332488
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith scholarly expertise and infectious enthusiasm, Whit Gibbons explores the many pieces that support our natural environment. Whether describing caterpillar disguises, fish that produce antifreeze, the mutual reliance of rhinoceroses and Trewia trees, or the origins of tumbleweed, he affirms the delicate and intricate biological relationships between species and encourages a deeper knowledge of our natural world. In these essays Gibbons celebrates the beauty of biodiversity and laments the tragedy of “ecovoids,” a term he coined to describe missing components of our environment that we wish were still present but can never be replaced.
Author: Kent A. Vliet
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2020-03-03
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 1421433389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ultimate guide to understanding the biology and behavior of the amazing and underappreciated American alligator. Few scenes put the senses on edge more than a submerged alligator, only eyes and snout showing, when peering across a southern lake on a misty morning. An iconic American predator, these reptiles grow to thirteen feet or more and can live as long as humans. Alligators are complex creatures, capable of terrific attacks and yet tending to their young in the same gentle way a mother duck looks after her brood. Once extremely numerous, alligators came close to extinction in the twentieth century, but thanks to conservation efforts have since made a comeback, reclaiming their rightful place as the monarchs of the southern wetlands. In this fascinating account, richly illustrated with more than 150 photographs from award-winning wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch, expert zoologist Kent A. Vliet introduces readers to the biology, ecology, and natural history of the American alligator. Sharing nuanced depictions of their hidden lives that will forever change the way you think of these giant reptiles, the book • combines captivating storytelling with the most current scientific facts • chronicles the life cycle of the alligator • explains why the alligator's precise anatomy and physiology make it so successful • covers a wide range of topics, from courtship and reproduction to communication, basking, nest-building, and hunting • reveals the alligator's sophisticated social life in detail • evaluates the alligator's environmental role as a keystone species • examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people
Author: P J. Benshoff
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2015-10-17
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 1561646644
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the story of the land of Myakka. This book takes you into shady hammocks of twisted oaks and up into aerial gardens, down the wild and scenic river, and across a variegated canvas of prairies, piney woods, and wetlandsall located in Myakka River State Park, the largest state park in Florida. Each adventure tells the story of a unique facet of this wilderness area and takes you into secret places it would take years to discover on your own. Whether you're visiting the park for the first time or have frequented the area since childhood, the adventures described here are sure to awaken your primitive instincts to explore the unknown. If you return to the same places at different times of the year, you'll find enough adventures to last a lifetime. You'll never be one of those people who asks, "Whats there to do in the park today?"
