testudinidae

"Images match informative text in this introduction to giant tortoises. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare"--Provided by publisher.

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns.

Two children learn many things about tortoises when they spend summer vacation with their grandmother and her two pets.

"Pairing two very unlike animals together for an imaginary fight, this book has readers comparing and contrasting the features of cheetahs and tortoises"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches readers how to tell the difference between turtles and tortoises through conversational, witty text and hilarious images.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces turtles and tortoises to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises.

Expecting a dog for her birthday, a girl is upset and furious when she gets a tortoise instead, but soon learns that even a tortoise can be a good pet.

Text and photographs explore the difference between turtles and tortises.