Alligators: Floating Logs of the Swamp: Educational Version
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An alligator is an animal that looks a lot like a huge lizard.
Alligators have thick, hard skin across the entire top of their body. This skin is greenish brown in color. It is covered with bony plates called scutes. These scutes help protect the alligator just like a turtle's shell protects the turtle.
The skin on an alligator's belly is much softer and thinner. It is also much lighter in color. It is a yellowish white color.
Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions:
How long can an alligator hold its breath?
How do you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
If an alligator is frozen in the ice, can it live?
How many teeth will an alligator have in its lifetime?
How do alligators help keep other animals in their area alive?
Learn what an alligator looks like, where they live, what they eat, who are their enemies, how babies are born, and other fun facts.
Ages 7 to 10
All measurements in American and metric.
Educational Versions have CCSS activities.
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Caitlind L. Alexander
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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Alligators - Caitlind L. Alexander
ALLIGATORS
FLOATING LOGS OF THE SWAMP
By Caitlind L. Alexander
A LearningIsland.com
15 - Minute Book
Dedicated to Squirrel and Alligator
Editor: Jennifer Robinson
Title page picture by NOAA
Smashwords Edition
(c) Copyright 2013 Caitlind L. Alexander. All rights reserved.
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Alligators: Floating Logs of the Swamp / Caitlind L. Alexander
Summary: A brief look at the lives of alligators.
1. Alligators. Juvenile Literature. 2. Reptiles Juvenile Literature.
Words: 2197
Reading Level: 3.7
Ages 6 to 10
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(FWS)
What is An Alligator?
An alligator is an animal that looks a lot like a huge lizard.
Alligators have thick, hard skin across the entire top of their body. This skin is greenish brown in color. It is covered with bony plates called scutes. These scutes help protect the alligator just like a turtle's shell protects the turtle.
The skin on an alligator's belly is much softer and thinner. It is also much lighter in color. It is a yellowish white color.
(Rodney Cammauf NPS)
Alligators have four short legs. These legs stick