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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.

"Alphonso the alligator snapping turtle heads out for a breakfast hunt but ends up having second thoughts. At the bottom of the pond, Alphonso the snapping turtle opens his mouth wide, wiggles his worm-like tongue, and waits patiently for breakfast. He barely notices a measly minnow, but he’s thrilled when the entire school shows up. Alphonso’s perseverance has paid off! But when a whole family of minnows arrives to celebrate together, Alphonso’s...

The bodies and behaviors of turtles are introduced.

Information and advice for taking good care of pet turtles and tortoises.

Although disappointed that his grandparents will not be able to come to Thanksgiving dinner, Franklin realizes he has plenty to be thankful for.

Nature's bulldozer -- The name game -- Size and shape -- Homes on the range -- A fresh meal of plants -- The mating dance -- Baby beware! -- To hibernate or not to hibernate? -- Dangers old and new -- Protecting desert tortoises.

A greedy hare insists on eating more than his share of the cabbages and proposes a race to decide who should have them all, while Muggs the turtle only wants what is fair.

On the hunt for a friend, Tortoise is snubbed by the large Elephant and Hippo, who mock him for his small size and wrinkly skin, but Tortoise comes up with a plan which will prove that some things are more important than size and physical strength.

Lucille, a pet Burmese tortoise, escapes from her home and ends up in the woods, hoping to be rescued and returned to her family. Includes facts about tortoises.