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"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.
Saltwater Crocodiles are among the largest reptiles on Earth. Learn about their history, behavior, lifecycle, and the conservation efforts that are being done to protect these prehistoric hunters descended from dinosaurs.
Saltwater Crocodile: The Largest Reptile by Theresa Emminizer Pdf
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.
Vietnam: A Natural History by Eleanor Jane Sterling,Martha Maud Hurley,Le Duc Minh Pdf
A country uncommonly rich in plants, animals, and natural habitats, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shelters a significant portion of the world’s biological diversity, including rare and unique organisms and an unusual mixture of tropical and temperate species. This book is the first comprehensive account of Vietnam’s natural history in English. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and thirty-five original watercolor illustrations, the book offers a complete tour of the country’s plants and animals along with a full discussion of the factors shaping their evolution and distribution. Separate chapters focus on northern, central, and southern Vietnam, regions that encompass tropics, subtropics, mountains, lowlands, wetland and river regions, delta and coastal areas, and offshore islands. The authors provide detailed descriptions of key natural areas to visit, where a traveler might explore limestone caves or glimpse some of the country’s twenty-seven monkey and ape species and more than 850 bird species. The book also explores the long history of humans in the country, including the impact of the Vietnam-American War on plants and animals, and describes current efforts to conserve Vietnam’s complex, fragile, and widely threatened biodiversity.
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.
A little monkey was drinking from the river when it saw the water move. Seconds later, the powerful jaws of the largest crocodile on earth, the saltwater crocodile, snapped closed around its little body. As fast as it had appeared from the water, the croc disappeared below the surface with its food. Young readers will explore the underwater world of this powerful reptile through clear text, full-color photos, and diagrams. Age-appropriate activities, such as describing the advantages of ambushing prey, give readers a chance to make observations and develop animal-science skills.
Crocodiles by John B. Thorbjarnarson,Harry Messel,F. Wayne King,James Perran Ross Pdf
This Action Plan describes the conservation status of 23 species of the order Crocodylia found worldwide. The plan is arranged in three principal sections: an Introductory overview, Country accounts, and Species accounts. Each Country account describes the status of wild populations, and current management programmes. The Species accounts summarise the conservation status, principle threats, and existing management programmes and then describe the ecology and natural history of the species and set out recommended priority conservation projects.
Saltwater Crocodile vs. Great Hammerhead Shark by Nathan Sommer Pdf
Many fierce predators lurk just below the oceanÕs surface. Saltwater crocodiles use their strong jaw and huge teeth to latch on tight. But thereÕs no escape once a hammerhead shark has pinned its prey! Captivating text and vibrant visuals combine to breathe life into these oceanic opponents. This title also boasts a plethora of special features from fun facts and animal profiles to tooth size and secret weapons. When land and sea go head-to-head, who will be victorious? No matter the outcome, this title will be a total knockout for adventurous hi-lo readers!
Discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classification and basic habits Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com