"Mrs. Tortoise and Birdie are very close friends. One morning, Mrs. Tortoise sees her reflection in the pond and realizes her shell is worn out, and she feels old and sad. Then Birdie comes along with an idea to cheer her up"--OCLC.
Reptiles and amphibians can be fantastic pets, and readers of this expert guide will learn everything they need to know to take care of these interesting creatures.
"On a school field trip to the local wetlands, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking into the she, she suddenly finds herself with a magical new dimension. Fill with sculptures, paintings and books, the turtle's shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the shell's mystery inhabitant needs Sandy's help to finish it... "-- Back cover.
"Hip is a turtle who raps very slowly. Hop is a bunny who raps superfast. Together they are Hip & Hop, the best rap duo in Oldskool County. This . . . collection features two stories that remix the fable of the tortoise and the hare, combining comics with short raps [and] traditional narration"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses what it means when an animal is classified as endangered, focusing on sea turtles, explaining what they are, describing eight species of sea turtles, and looking at habitats, life cycles, food, threats, and what can be done to help.
