Ocean State Libraries

"The alligator under his bed makes a boy's bedtime hazardous operation, until he lures it out of the house and into the garage." --

In this adaptation of the traditional folktale, three little gators each build their house in an east Texas swamp, hoping for protection from the Big-bottomed Boar.

Mr. and Mrs. Green, two alligators, spend time together fishing, painting, and going to the park.

A loving alligator couple enjoy going camping, eating pancakes, and visiting the county fair.

When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets...

Amanda and her alligator have lots of fun together, but when Amanda's grandfather buys her a panda, Alligator must learn to make new friends.

"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along"--Provided by publisher.

"An armor of bony scales and enormous jaws lined with sharp teeth--alligators are built to survive! Young readers will love reading about these reptiles that have been around since the time of dinosaurs. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing" --

Contains facts about alligators and pythons, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.