A painted turtle warms its body on a rock. It was once a tiny embryo inside an egg. So how did it develop? Beginning readers will discover how an egg grows into a turtle in this basic introduction to animal development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
Moon and Turtle
This fun guide will help you choose the perfect turtle or tortoise for your lifestyle and give it the care it needs to thrive.
Shelly the sea turtle loves the ocean and the beach, but she needs your help to keep these habitats safe for her and her family. Can you help Shelly by learning how to protect her environment from the dangers on the sand and in the water?
The process of a new life starting is fascinating!
Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2001. Conant, Roger. A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America. 2nd ed.
Dr. Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. The collection features tales about greed (“Yertle the Turtle”), vanity (“Gertrude McFuzz”), and pride (“The Big Brag”).
This is a tale not just of endangered turtles but also one of overall human failings, frailties, and vulnerabilities—all punctuated by optimistic hope for change fueled by dedicated turtle champions.
Today, however, they are fighting for their survival. These ancient and beautiful creatures are sea turtles. Here is the story of one sea turtle, a mother turtle that swims to shore.
Samson C. Turtle is one of the most wise and wonderful creatures in the sea and he's keen to share just why.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, and dangers of loggerhead turtles.