turtles

Provides simple information about the physical characteristics, habits, and different kinds of turtles.

Presents an introduction to turtles, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Franklin is thrilled when he finds a giant pumpkin in his backyard, until he discovers that the competition at this year's fair is for the biggest zucchini.

Text and photographs present Desert Tortoises, how they look, where they live, and what they do.

Text and photographs present Snapping Turtles, how they look, where they live, and what they do.

Retells a Choctaw folktale in which a turtle conspires with a turkey to win a race against an arrogant rabbit.

Provides information about keeping aquatic turtles as pets, looking at different species, subspecies, and color morphs, and discussing caging, feeding, health, and breeding.

An illustrated guide to keeping turtles as pets, discussing their specific needs and special traits, and offering advice on housing, feeding, monitoring, and handling turtles.

Explores having a turtle as a classroom pet; discussing picking one out, physical and behavioral characteristics, creating a healthy environment, feeding, and hibernation.