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As the zoologist please read this poem. When you've completed the story, do what comes next! THE CROCODILE'S TOOTHACHE by Shel Silverstein Where the Sidewalk Ends, p. 66 The Crocodile Went to the dentist And sat in the chair, And the dentist said, "Now tell me, sir, Why does it hurt and where?" And the Crocodile said, "I'll tell you the truth, I have a terrible ache in my tooth." And he opened his jaws so wide, so wide, That the dentist, he climbed right inside, And the dentist laughed, "Oh isn't this fun?" As he pulled the teeth out, one by one. And the Crocodile cried, "You're hurting me so!" Please put down your pliers and let me go." But the dentist just laughed with a Ho Ho Ho, And he said, "I still have twelve to go - Oops, that's the wrong one, I confess, But what's one crocodile's tooth, more or less?" Then suddenly the jaws went SNAP, And the dentist was gone, right off the map, And where he went one could only guess... To North or South or East or West... He left no forwarding address. But what's one dentist, more or less? Now that your poem is done, its time to have a little fun! Zoologist Tell us what a zoologist does. It is your job to learn about the American crocodile. Where does it live? What does it eat? How big will it get? Let us know about its mouth. Don't forget about its teeth! What would a dentist notice if a crocodile was a patient? Is its mouth wide enough to eat Dr. Derham? What about the rest of us??? What are some differences between a new "born" crocodile and an adult?

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