A turtle may look slow and quiet, but inside that shell is a creature full of surprises.
The Book of Turtles introduces you to turtles with soft shells, long necks, bright personalities, ancient histories, and amazing ways of surviving. You’ll meet remarkable turtles such as Lonesome George and Myrtle while discovering how different more than 300 kinds of turtles can be.
With warm, fact-filled writing and detailed illustrations, this nonfiction picture book invites curious readers to ask questions about reptiles, evolution, habitats, and conservation. It celebrates turtles as living wonders: patient, tough, strange, beautiful, and in need of care from the people who share their planet.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
For many years, one snapping turtle traveled between his summer pond and his winter pond, following the same route through the world he knew.
The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle tells the true story of that turtle’s extraordinary journey and the people who helped him when one October day changed everything. With detailed illustrations, back matter, and photographs, the book introduces readers to snapping turtles, conservation, and the real care involved in helping injured wildlife.
Tender and hopeful, this nonfiction picture book is a story of resilience, second chances, and the surprising lives of turtles. It is well suited for young readers who love animals and true stories from nature.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
