Alligator

American Alligator at Huntington Beach State Park, SC © Gareth Raspberry. CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Classification: Reptile

Groups can be encouraged to choose animals of different classes (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, etc.).

E-books and some videos are available free-of-charge for teachers via a one-time subscription at the Epic! website.

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  • Websites

    American Alligator

    Contains a short profile of the American Alligator.

    Kids Biology

    American Alligator

    Profile of the American Alligator, with photos, scientific name, habitat, life span, diet, speed, length, weight and more.

    National Geographic Kids

    American Alligator: Species Profile

    Lists the physical characteristics, habitat, and ecosystem of the American Alligator.

    National Park Service

  • Videos

    Alligators (1:48)

    Video with footage of and interesting facts about American Alligators.

    National Park Animals for Kids, Finley-Holiday Films (YouTube)

    Alligators (1:48)

    American Alligator Facts (2:49)

    A zoologist handles and discusses American Alligators.

    Demand Media: ExpertVillage (YouTube)

    American Alligator Facts (2:49)

  • Portal Texts

    Snapsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)

    by Julie Falatko

    ISBN-13: 978-0451469458 (F&P level: N)

    If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!

    by Elise Parsley

    ISBN-13: 978-0316376570 (F&P level: R)

  • Research Books

    Alligators and Crocodiles

    by Gail Gibbons

    ISBN-13: 978-0823423439 (F&P level: T)

    Alligators and Crocodiles

    by Laura Marsh

    ISBN-13: 978-1426319471 (F&P level: K)

    Alligators: Life in the Wild

    by Monica Kulling

    ISBN-13: 978-0307463258

    American Alligators (Animals of North America)

    by Tyler Omoth

    ISBN-13: 978-1635170832 (F&P level: Q)

    American Alligators (North American Animals)

    by Steve Potts

    ISBN-13: 978-1429679183 (F&P level: Q)

    Waiting Alligators

    by William Munoz

    ISBN-13: 978-0822536154 (F&P level: M)

  • E-books on GetEpic.com

    Alligators (Amazing Reptiles)

    by Nancy Furstinger

    (F&P level: S)

    Alligators (Swamp Animals)

    by Leo Statts

    (F&P level: K)

    Alligators and Crocodiles

    by Gail Gibbons

    (F&P level: T)

    Alligators and Crocodiles (National Geographic Readers)

    by Laura Marsh

    (F&P level: O)

    American Alligators (Animals of North America)

    by Tyler Omoth

    (F&P level: Q)

    American Alligators (North American Animals)

    by Megan Borgert-Spaniol

    (F&P level: M)

    Road to Recovery: American Alligator

    by Susan H. Gray

  • Virtual Field Trips

    Okefenokee Swamp Live Exploration

    Join NPR as they tour the Okefenokee Swamp and see animals like alligators, raccoons, and bears. (video)

    Additional teacher resources are available.

    Georgia Public Broadcasting