turtles

"Barbara Hendricks, a tortoise, has entered a road race, but what was she thinking? With only a week to go before the big day, she worries that she doesn't stand a chance against the other animals competing. Barbara's friend and owner, Lorraine, inspires her to train a little bit more each day and coaxes her out of her shell when the race day arrives. How intimidating to line up next to the slow loris, the snail, the sloth, and the walrus! But Barbara realizes that if she just tries her best, she's already won"--Provided by publisher.

"In 2015, a team of researchers carefully removed a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nostril off the coast of Costa Rica. The disturbing incident, which was captured on video, went viral, leading to corporate straw bans around the world. In this evocative book, the marine biologist behind the camera, Christine Figgener, recounts her own life spent studying and protecting sea turtles. Figgener describes patrolling the beach at night, swimming with turtles in the open ocean, watching tiny turtles emerge from sandy nests, and risking her life during tropical storms. We learn about her experience as a woman in conservation, a male dominated space where she struggles to be taken seriously. Through discovering the fascinating science of sea turtles and the threats they face today, readers will be inspired to live their own lives differently to ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on the screenplays 'Leonardo stands alone!' and 'Raph thinks it through!' by Christopher Yost, 'Mikey does the right thing!' by Matthew Bass, 'Donnie hangs tough' by Alex Hanson, 'Bishop makes her move' by Haley Mancini, and 'Night of the mechazoids' by Kevin Shinick.".

"When the evil Shredder and his henchmen, Bebop and Rocksteady, unleash a malevolent robot named Metalhead, it's up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to save the day"--Provided by publisher.

Taming a Minecraft player to be his secret crimefighting weapon, Minecraft wolf Winston and his new partner seek to reveal the true evil nature of the adorable Baby Turtles who are forever wreaking havoc across the Overworld.

Introduces desert tortoises and describes their features, habitat, food, and their ability to live in the desert.

"Tootie and Teeny are going on a trip to the beach! It's going to be a Birtle BFF Beach Bonanza. But when they get to the beach, a gull named Garry interrupts their plans. Teeny is excited to meet another bird. Tootie is . . . not. Will these BFFs stay BFFs, or is this BFF Beach Bonanza doomed?"--Provided by publishing.

"Everyone is a turtle in Turtletown. So Teeny thinks she must be a turtle, too. But when Teeny sprouts feathers, she begins to wonder . . . is there a teeny possibility she's a . . . BIRTLE? Tootie loves tag, but the other turtles in Turtletown don't like to play. That is, until Tootie meets Teeny. Teeny LOVES tag. They have tons in common! Except one BIG thing . . . Teeny may not be a turtle at all"--Provided by publisher.

"An . . . illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus. 'Turtles of the World' reveals the . . . diversity of these . . . reptiles"--Back cover.

When the people have deep questions about life, death, and how to find happiness, they journey to find Old Turtle, and she answers their questions with wisdom and love.