This list is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals. Most crocodiles are more aggressive than the related alligators. Crocodile and alligator childrens books craft play learn. Members of the crocodile family, called crocodilians crocodylidae, are similar in appearance and include crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gavials. This is a list of fictional crocodiles and alligators from literature, folklore and myth, mascots and emblems of teams and organizations, comics, films, animations and video games. The word crocodile is taken from the greek word crocodilos meaning lizard. The majority of american alligators inhabit florida and louisiana. If youre looking for a bit more textual meat with your basic facts, you might be disappointed. Which is why for the twin text, i chose amanda and her alligator by mo willems. Characters that appear in multiple media may have separate listings for. The teeth of a crocodile are visible, even when the crocodiles mouth is closed, while alligator teeth are invisible until the mouth is open. Some people might confuse them with each other, but theres a way to tell which is which. In exploring the world of alligators and crocodiles, young readers will learn about the crocodilians life history.
Childrens fiction animals alligators crocodiles books alibris. This montessorifriendly book is recommended for ages 58. The best picture books on crocodiles from roald dahls enormous crocodile to gemma merinos aquaphobic one, the book doctor snaps at her quest for crocodile books to thrill a preschooler. History has it that crocodiles have been in existence since 240 million years ago. The best picture books on crocodiles childrens books the. Alligators and crocodiles are from the age of reptiles which means they have survived for 200 million years. Although both crocodiles and alligators have them covering their faces, crocodiles have similar organs covering the skin on their entire bodies whereas alligators do not. Facts about crocodiles they outlived the dinosaurs but these hunters are anything but elderly. Zoo book sales a highly recommended site for finding both new and used books on crocodiles, alligators and caimans. Saltwater crocs crocodile facts for kids, saltwater. Three alligators in the swamp, doing the alligator stomp. Animal encyclopedia for kids wildlife childrens animal books kindle edition by baby professor.
Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Book alligators and crocodiles by trudi strain trueit. Interesting and fun facts about alligators, with pictures, also for kids. Alligators and crocodiles in this book, there are 32 pages of facts about alligators and crocodiles. Some crocodile species can weigh over 1200 kg 2600 lb. List of fictional crocodiles and alligators wikipedia. See more ideas about facts, fun facts and crocodile facts. Its straightforward presentation, and information provides the reader with an overview of both animals, and how they may be distinguished from one another. This is a very good book it teaches a lot of interesting facts about the alligators and crocodile it. Oct 19, 20 crocodile facts facts about crocodiles american crocodiles crocodylus acutus are wellarmored with tough, scaly skin. This packet can be used along with books specific to the animal or it can be used on its. Crocodiles and alligators may seem ferocious and scary, but renowned science author seymour simon confirms that they. Youll learn about how alligators are shockingly spoiled, how they never nap, and that they love bursting balloons. 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.
May 18, 2015 the best picture books on crocodiles from roald dahls enormous crocodile to gemma merinos aquaphobic one, the book doctor snaps at her quest for crocodile books to thrill a preschooler. There are 23 different species of crocodiles that live on this planet. The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. There were good facts about how alligators and crocodiles are different.
Crocodiles are often described as living fossils, but despite the fact that their body shape hasnt changed much in the last 200 million years, they are actually some of the most sophisticated reptiles on earth. Alligators and crocodiles educational resources k12. Childrens fiction animals alligators crocodiles books. Crocodiles in the wild are found all over the world, but alligators found in the us and in china. The best picture books on crocodiles childrens books. Crocodiles and alligators swim by lashing their tail from side to side. They belong to the family crocodylidae and bear a close resemblance to alligators and gharials. It just has so much information about alligators and crocodiles in an easytounderstand form. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals. One took a slip and bumped her knee, sat back down. Although the alligator has a heavy body and a slow metabolism, it is capable of short bursts of speed, especially in very short lunges. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition. Oct 11, 2015 crocodiles are amazing animals with interesting features and characteristics. Jan 01, 2001 if you need a straightforward, 400ish lexile nonfiction text on the differences between crocodiles and alligators, then snap.
Among many great features, teacher resources include outside links to diverse media and provide information about text complexity. Write facts you learn about alligators and crocodiles on this sheet of paper as you continue through the lesson. Read on to find out the differences between alligators and crocodiles. Shop childrens fiction animals alligators crocodiles books at alibris. This book is excellent for teaching your kids the difference between alligators and crocodiles. Also, the snouts of most crocodiles are narrower than those of alligators.
American alligators live in freshwater environments, such as ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, and swamps. This means they are coldblooded and have to regulate their body temperature with their surroundings. Alligators and crocodiles is about exactly what it seems like, alligators and crocodiles. Alligators are freshwater animals, while crocodiles live in saltwater. So how do you tell the difference between crocodiles and alligators. Alligators and crocodiles national geographic readers. As a result, old males can get quite large they can often reach at least 14 or 15 feet up to 4. Crocodiles are amazing animals with interesting features and characteristics. Alligators and crocodiles are the worlds largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. There have been many books with 1,000s of pages dedicated to showing the difference between the two similar, but totally different, species, but this book does more in 20 short pages then many treatises on the subject. The book if full of great, colorful images that both my girls loved. Saltwater crocodiles can swim 15 to 18 miles per hour in short bursts.
The scales on their skin are especially thick and many are reinforced with bony plates. Although the role the dprs on crocodile skin play is currently unknown, scientists believe that they probably extend the sensory surface over the crocodile s entire body. Interesting facts about species of alligators, crocodiles, gharials, and caimans are presented in this photoillustrated text. A crocodile can usually be distinguished from an alligator by its pointed snout an alligator s is rounded, and by the visible fourth tooth on either side of its snout that protrudes when the. Alligators and crocodiles, like most reptiles, also lay eggs and their skin is covered with hard, dry scales. Alligators and their relatives are the last of the living reptiles that were closely related to dinosaurs. Here are 14 interesting facts about crocodiles you didnt know before, which are fun too for kids. In crocodiles, however, some teeth in the bottom jaw appear, most notably the large fourth tooth.
See more ideas about story time, crocodile and flannel board stories. They both have scaly skin, huge teeth, and powerful jaws. Saltwater crocodiles are the biggest reptiles in the world. Have fun with books here are the books we read at storytime. Crocodile facts facts about crocodiles american crocodiles crocodylus acutus are wellarmored with tough, scaly skin. This classic alphabet book features a family of alligators doing the things youd expect alligators to do.
The book is short with a total of 16 pages that discusses the differences between alligators and crocodiles. In the case of alligators, the lower teeth are typically not visible when the mouth is shut. Check out some interesting crocodile and alligator differences. May 08, 2003 this book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. Alligators and crocodiles by laura marsh goodreads. Since they are big, there is a crocodile species called dwarf crocodile. Many people confuse crocodiles and alligators, and its no wonder the two animals are closely related. The two forms are distinguished by the long lower fourth tooth. If you need a straightforward, 400ish lexile nonfiction text on the differences between crocodiles and alligators, then snap. Alligators and crocodiles are one of the oldest and most successful groups of predators. The saltwater crocodile is the largest species of crocodile.
Support kids learning with fun gator and crocthemed resources, including mini books, vocabularybuilding activities, alligator worksheets, writing practice pages, art projects, and crocodile worksheets for math, literacy, and early concepts. Could a crocodile play basketball hilarious scenes bring crocodile facts to life. Alligators and crocodiles turn on the crocodile smiles. I chose it because, 1 it is an adorable book, not just a few pages are adorable, but all of them are adorable. Crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials all belong to a group of reptiles called crocodilians. Teacher resources are online instructional tools created by teachers for teachers to help integrate trade books seamlessly into the classroom. Crocodiles have a longer, more vshaped head than alligators. Fun crocodile facts for kids interesting information. Crocodiles release heat through their mouths rather than through sweat glands. All teeth are visible on a crocodile s jaw even when it is shut. While there are plenty of differences between alligators and crocodiles, there are also a lot of similarities. The length of the book is good as it was just long enough to hold my younger ones attention as she will not sit still very long.
Shop childrens fiction animals alligators crocodiles books at. Crocodilians have large scales on their backs with bony plates underneath for extra protection. They are graygreen or olivegreen with long, slender snouts, which. The true alligators can bear colder season than crocodiles. There is a total of 23 species of crocodiles that are alive, but im just going to write about a few of the different species. These identification clues and many more can all be found in whats the difference. Ridiculously intriguing facts about crocodiles animal sake.
Alligators main prey are smaller animals they can kill and eat with a single bite. Herpetology books online here youll find a variety of crocodilian publications for sale, ranging from current books to fairly old publications and reprints. They are believed to have descended from the dinosaurs and are the largest reptiles of the world. Ruth hellers how to hide a crocodile is a combination of fun facts and poetry about reptile camouflage.
A book about alligators and crocodiles by melvin a. Feb 6, 2019 books, songs, crafts, flannel stories, and more for a alligator and crocodile themed storytime. Learn about the differences between crocodiles and alligators its a series of kids picture books 1 free expedited delivery and up to 30% off rrp on select textbooks shipped and sold by amazon au. An index and a list of additional resources are also provided.
See more ideas about story time, books and crocodile. Zoo book sales a highly recommended site for finding both. Alligator is scientifically from the kingdom of animalia, a crocodilian from the family of alligatoridae and subfamily of alligatorinae and group of alligators. Alligators will give manatees the right of way if they are swimming near each other. This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. Here is information about their different physical characteristics, and how they live, mate, and raise their young. Facts about alligators baby alligators facts about alligators 5.
American alligators live in freshwater environments, such as. Chinese alligator is a kind which spends much time in a burrow dug into a river bank where its eggs are laid. Crocodilians have been around for millions of years and are now endangered. Alligators and crocodiles by gail gibbons goodreads. Alligators all around and not a crocodile to be found. Today, most of the landdwelling crocodilians live in tropical lowlands, while the broadsnouted american and chinese alligators have adapted to cooler temperatures. Crocodiles are reptiles that live in swampy areas and near river banks. In this extremely interesting nonfiction picture book, gibbons compares the two reptiles by giving facts about boththeir physical differences, what they eat, where. In alligators its broad and ushaped, while in crocodiles its narrow and vshaped. Alligators do this by cooling off in the shade or the water and warming up in the sun. By looking carefully, one can see that they have very different mouths.
The only fossil recovered from this species was a skull found in texas, which measured more than 2 m 6. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. In florida alone there are an estimated more than 1 million alligators. Can you tell which one is the crocodile and which is the alligator. Mar 09, 2010 alligators and crocodiles preschool storytime.
Baby professor showcases a collection of subjects that. Alligators are found throughout the southeast, from the carolinas to texas and north to arkansas and they live in wetlands. Support kids learning with fun gator and crocthemed resources, including minibooks, vocabularybuilding activities, alligator worksheets, writing practice pages, art projects, and crocodile worksheets for math, literacy, and early concepts. Oct 19, 2015 17 interesting facts about alligators with pictures. The most intensively studies of all crocodiles and alligators is american alligator. Crystal the monkey from the hangover 2 and night at the museum has her own imdb page. With the use of eighteen stunning fullcolour photographs, simon explores the wonders. Like alligators, crocodiles are part of the order crocodylia. Jul 14, 2014 facts about alligators baby alligators facts about alligators 5. Like crocodiles, alligators continue to grow throughout their life. Crocodiles in the wild are found all over the world, but alligators found in.
The landsea monster can rip off an arm or a leg with ease in a single bite and once their jaws clamp shut they are almost impossible to prise open again until the alligator himself decides he wants to. Whats the difference between alligators and crocodiles. It is restricted to notable crocodilian characters from notable works of fiction. Two alligators in the swamp, doing the alligator stomp. Write alligators in the section to the left and crocodiles in the section to the right. A noteworthy extinct crocodile was deinosuchus, or terrible crocodile. Crocodiles and alligators have distinct differences.
The united states is the only nation on earth to have both alligators and crocodiles. It starts with an alligator and a bear chasing a cat. Crocodiles have long, more pointed snouts than those of alligators. Four alligators in the swamp, doing the alligator stomp. Around since the time of dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living conditions for other animals. Interesting facts about species of alligators, crocodiles, gharials, and caimans are presented in this. They are powerful predators with a long snout and a big sideflattened tail.