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Whether terrestrial, freshwater, or marine, these reptiles all have a bony shell and a toothless horny break. Examine several species of turtles, including mudflap and snapping in their natural habitats.

Presents the life of sea turtles, including where they travel, how they build nests, and what they eat.

Discusses the life of sea turtles, describing where they live, what they eat, how they behave, how humans study them, and what can be done to protect these creatures.

Includes three humorous stories in verse: Yertle the turtle, Gertrude McFuzz, and The big brag.

The adventures of a three-legged snapping turtle as she travels from the headwaters to the mouth of the Mississippi River illustrate the life cycle of the turtle and the geography, history, geology, and climate of the river.

Dive into the world's oceans to explore the adventurous lives of one of the oldest living animals. Descended from enormous prehistoric creatures, sea turtles are fascinating. Hatched from eggs smaller than a baseball, some can grow to weigh over a thousand pounds. Once adults, they can live to be around 100 years old. And when it's time to nest, they migrate more than 1,000 miles. With colorful, clear illustrations and straightforward text, Gail...

The bodies and behaviors of turtles are introduced.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of turtles.