Washoe County Library System

Traces the ongoing challenges to endangered turtle populations, evaluating the global trade practices, limited supply, and increasing demand in high-population world regions that have compromised conservation efforts.

Adopting a large egg when her busy family does not have time to listen to all she has to say, a chatty baby Chick misses the egg’s good listening qualities before discovering that it has hatched into a brand-new friend.

"Several turtles (and the narrator) teach a young girl the responsibility--and the joys--of caring for a pet turtle. Includes "Is this pet right for me?" quiz"--

"The fable of the tortoise and the hare receives a charming new spin in this wonderfully illustrated, cheering tale about a lovable and relatable trouper. 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...

When Michelangelo discovers his favorite comic book heroes are real, he helps them combat the enemy, using an idea from one of their past adventures.

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.

Franklin is afraid of the thunderstorm that occurs while he is playing at his friend Fox's house, until they all start offering amusing explanations for the thunder and lightning.

On the first day of school, Franklin is a little nervous, but his teacher, Mr. Owl, knows just what to do.

"Bear has fast legs. Turtle has a fast mind. Who will win the race? A fun Native American tale that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own. Ready, set, go! Bear will go over the ice. Turtle will go under the ice. Bear runs fast. But where is Turtle? When a quick-footed bear and a quick-witted turtle race across a frozen lake, Turtle has a secret plan to win! Written and illustrated by Mohawk author-illustrator Arihhonni David, this...