Download or read book Saltwater Crocodile written by Gabriel Kaufman and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how the world's biggest reptile hatches from an egg, hunts for food, and communicates with other saltwater crocodiles.
Download or read book Saltwater Crocodile written by Theresa Emminizer and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At the water's edge, a deadly saltwater crocodile lies in wait, its body tensed to lunge after its prey. It grips its catch with lethal, 5-inch-long (12.7 cm) teeth and powerful jaws, exerting the strongest bite force of any animal on Earth! More than 23 feet (7 m) long and a whopping 2,200 pounds (998 kg), saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on the planet. In this book, readers will get an eye-opening look at the saltwater crocodile and learn about the reptile's habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and irreplaceable ecological importance"--
Download or read book The Saltwater Crocodile written by Colleen Sexton and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engaging images accompany information about the saltwater crocodile. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Fauna written by Tania McCartney and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Age range 5+ Did you know that platypus have retractable webbing on their hind feetto enable an easy transition from swimming to digging? That kangaroos can'tsweat and that the cassowary has no tongue? In Fauna - Australia's MostCurious Creatures, readers are constantly introduced to facts that delight,amaze and induce sheer wonder at the clever design and adaptability of ourmuch-loved native fauna. The information on each individual species is presented in small 'bites'to hold the interest of younger readers, while the information taken in totalgives a comprehensive summary of each species, including breeding and feedinghabits, physical characteristics, habitat and other unique and quirky features. Fauna also has a strong conservation message with an 'extinction roll call'and a rating for the vulnerability of endangered species. The stylised illustrations in Faunaare lively, colourful and informative, highlighting facts that lend themselvesmore to pictures than words e.g. the actual size of crocodile teeth, or themechanics of the echidna's beak. There is also humour in the illustrations - isthat kangaroo with dark glasses actually from a different kind of mob? Readers young and old will be delighted and informed by Fauna.
Download or read book Biology and Evolution of Crocodylians written by Gordon Grigg and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biology and Evolution of Crocodylians is a comprehensive review of current knowledge about the world's largest and most famous living reptiles. Gordon Grigg's authoritative and accessible text and David Kirshner's stunning interpretive artwork and colour photographs combine expertly in this contemporary celebration of crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials. This book showcases the skills and capabilities that allow crocodylians to live how and where they do. It covers the biology and ecology of the extant species, conservation issues, crocodylian–human interaction and the evolutionary history of the group, and includes a vast amount of new information; 25 per cent of 1100 cited publications have appeared since 2007. Richly illustrated with more than 500 colour photographs and black and white illustrations, this book will be a benchmark reference work for crocodylian biologists, herpetologists and vertebrate biologists for years to come.
Download or read book Saltwater Crocodile written by Julie Murray and published by Abdo Zoom-Dash. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saltwater crocodiles have the most powerful bite in the animal world! Readers will learn about these bites as well as other cool facts about saltwater crocs, like where they live, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Crocodiles Their Ecology Management and Conservation written by and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1989 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crocodiles of Australia written by Grahame Webb and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Guide to Crocodiles will be popular with crocodile enthusiasts of all agesHow dangerous are crocodiles to humans? How do crocodiles hunt their prey? How can I avoid being taken by a crocodile? Answers to these and many more commonly asked questions about crocodiles can be found inside this useful guide. The authors are based at Crocodylus Park in Darwin, a research and education centre, crocodile farm and tourist destination - contact and location details are in the book.
Download or read book A Float of Crocodiles written by Karlie Gambino and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crocodiles are intelligent and social animals that communicate in many ways. A group of crocodiles in water is called a float, and a group on land is called a bask. They are masters at hiding in water and waiting for an unlucky animal to wander by. Readers discover many fun facts about what life is like in a group of crocodiles and see colorful, up-close photographs of the fierce reptiles in their natural habitat. Accessible text and a helpful graphic organizer allow readers to independently explore the fascinating lives of these amazing animals.
Download or read book Crocodile Encounters written by Brady Barr and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents stories and adventures of Brady Barr, a zoologist and daring explorer who sometimes dresses up in a crocodile suit or crawls into a hole full of crocodiles.
Download or read book Alligators and Crocodiles written by Laura Marsh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles--and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Download or read book The Photo Ark written by Joel Sartore and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet.
Download or read book Crocodiles written by Leo Statts and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about fast-swimming crocodiles! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Saltwater Crocodile The Largest Reptile written by Theresa Emminizer and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the water's edge, a deadly saltwater crocodile lies in wait, its body tensed to lunge after its prey. It grips its catch with lethal, 5-inch-long teeth and powerful jaws, exerting the strongest bite force of any animal on Earth! More than 23 feet long and a whopping 2,200 pounds, saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on the planet. Readers will get an eye-opening look at the saltwater crocodile and learn about the reptile's habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and irreplaceable ecological importance.
Download or read book Saltwater Crocodile written by Gabriel Kaufman and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Saltwater Crocodile, young readers follow crocodiles as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and predatory behavior. Bright, colorful photographs are closely linked to age-appropriate text to engage young readers as they discover how the world's biggest reptile uses its amazing size for survival. Saltwater Crocodile includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed diagram that compares the animal's super size to something familiar in kids' own lives.
Download or read book Ultimate Ocean Rumble Who Would Win written by Jerry Pallotta and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen different ocean animals battle it out in a huge underwater fight! Who will be the champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious ocean creatures. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Download or read book National Geographic Readers Alligators and Crocodiles written by Laura Marsh and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles—and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
