Alligator

Author : Lisa Moore
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781555848132

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Alligator by Lisa Moore Pdf

A novel that “does for Newfoundland what Empire Falls did for dying smalltown Maine and The Sportswriter did for suburban New Jersey” (Publishers Weekly). Winner of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and a Globe and Mail Book of the Year St. John’s, Newfoundland, is a city whose spiritual location is somewhere in the heart of Flannery O’Connor country. Its denizens jostle one another in uneasy arabesques of desire, greed, and ambition, juxtaposed with a yearning for purity, depth, and redemption. Colleen is a seventeen-year-old would-be ecoterrorist, drawn inexorably to the places where alligators thrive. Her mother, Beverly, is cloaked in grief after the death of her husband. Beverly’s sister, Madeleine, is a driven, aging filmmaker who obsesses over completing her magnum opus before she dies. And Frank, a young man whose life is a strange anthology of unpredictable dangers, is desperate to protect his hot-dog stand from sociopathic Russian sailor Valentin, whose predatory tendencies threaten everyone he encounters. This debut novel, which moves with swiftness of an alligator in attack mode through the lives of these brilliantly rendered characters, examines the ruthlessly reptilian, and painfully human, sides of all of us. “Glints with wit and jarring insight.” —The Globe and Mail (Toronto) “An astonishing writer.” —Richard Ford

Author : Kent A. Vliet
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421433387

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Alligators by Kent A. Vliet Pdf

The 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 : Robert Munsch
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443113991

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Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch Pdf

Kristen's mommy brings the new baby home - but it's an ALLIGATOR BABY! How is Kristen going to get her real baby brother back?

Author : Julie Falatko
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698154940

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Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) by Julie Falatko Pdf

Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.

Author : Shirley Mozelle
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995-01-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780064441865

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Zack's Alligator by Shirley Mozelle Pdf

When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only the size of a key chain! But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator. Bridget wrestles the garden hose and swings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can do cartwheels? Children's Books of 1989 (Library of Congress)

Author : Gayle Webre
Publisher : University of Louisiana
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1946160660

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When I Was an Alligator by Gayle Webre Pdf

A curious Cajun girl imagines herself as a series of animals, birds, and insects of the wetlands, delighting in the habits and habitat of each.

Author : Elise Parsley
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316376587

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If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! by Elise Parsley Pdf

The first hilarious story in the New York Times bestselling Magnolia Says DON'T! series about a charismatic kid who's got a terrific knack for terrible ideas! Note to self: If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not want you to bring an alligator! But nothing will stop Magnolia, who's determined to have the best show-and-tell of all--until her reptilian rapscallion starts getting her into some major trouble. Now it's up to Magnolia to find a way to send this troublemaker home--but what could possibly scare an alligator away?

Author : Sally Hopgood
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781510704855

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See You Later, Alligator by Sally Hopgood Pdf

A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops for every last timid mouse and bumblebee, shouting his rhyming good-byes, making you wonder if, perhaps, he’s stalling the start of his trip. His animal friends appear startled as he suddenly pops up on each page to say adieu—especially the perplexed rhinoceros the tortoise mistakes for a unicorn! With each farewell, the tortoise’s good-byes get sillier and more creative. When will the good-byes end and the adventure begin? See You Later, Alligator is a silly story with bright, engaging illustrations and expressive, rhyming text that children will want to read—and giggle through—again and again. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : American alligator
ISBN : MINN:31951D02577718O

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American Alligator by Anonim Pdf

Author : Roland A. Coulson,Thomas Hernandez
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781483161556

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Alligator Metabolism Studies on Chemical Reactions in Vivo by Roland A. Coulson,Thomas Hernandez Pdf

Alligator Metabolism: Studies on Chemical Reactions in Vivo presents a summary of research in vivo on the metabolism of alligators. The volume contains updates of earlier investigations which were presented in Biochemistry of the Alligator, a Study of Metabolism in Slow Motion (1964). Since then, with the aid of better equipment and better methods, it seemed time to correlate and summarize the findings of researchers who have used this remarkable experimental animal with profit. The primary purpose of almost all the research was not to determine the nature of the alligator, but to understand biochemical reactions in vivo and the alligator was a means to that end. The book begins with a chapter on natural history for those scientists, wild-life experts, alligator farmers, zoo keepers etc., whose primary interest is in the nature and habits of the intact alligator. This is followed by separate chapters that deal with metabolic rate, anaerobic glycolysis, digestion-growth-protein synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, respiration and acid-base balance, and kidney function.

Author : Adrienne Harrell
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524504229

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An Alligator’S Tale by Adrienne Harrell Pdf

Later endeavors were as a standup comic, singer, songwriter, and actress. Now, she returns to her first love and publishes her first work.

Author : Jane Yolen
Publisher : Millbrook Press ™
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512420463

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The Alligator's Smile by Jane Yolen Pdf

Get 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 : Tim McNutt Sr
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781641380140

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Alley Alligator's Awesome Smile by Tim McNutt Sr Pdf

Alley is a young alligator who goes for her first dental checkup before she has a dental "problem." The book attempts to present some of the basic things a child may see or experience in a very positive way. The book also presents terms that are commonly used by a pediatric dentist that are less intimidating to a child. Words such as "tooth counter" or "Mr. Thirsty" are substituted for "dental probe" or "dental suction." Alley Alligator's Awesome Smile attempts to instill a desire in children to be excited to care for their smile at an early age and reduce anxiety for future dental care.

Author : Steve Potts
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736884807

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The American Alligator by Steve Potts Pdf

Describes the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of the American alligator. Includes photo diagram.

Author : sharon Poole Blair,Ann Krasner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1941677002

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Albert the Alligator by sharon Poole Blair,Ann Krasner Pdf

Adventure of an alligator called Albert and his friend Ziggy the parrot. Children's book