| for the youngest child |
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| 281284 |
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George, William T. Box Turtle at Long Pond. New York: Greenwillow Books, 1989.
The realistic illustrations will make it easy for readers to enter the world of box turtle, who wakes up inside a log and spends most of the day searching for food. Accurate behavioral and physiological portrayals will delight young naturalists.
Gr. K-3. |
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| 281285 |
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Arnosky, Jim. All About Turtles. New York: Scholastic Press, 2000.
Naturalist Jim Arnosky weaves his magic with words and pictures in this look at the world of land-dwelling, fresh-water and sea turtles.
Gr. 1-4.
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| 281289 |
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Guiberson, Brenda Z. Into the Sea. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1996.
A female sea turtle hatches on a beach one night and must fight for her survival until she can return to the beach to lay eggs of her own. Gorgeous, naturalistic illustrations will help readers empathize with the plight of these amazing reptiles.
Gr. 1-4. |
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| for the middle years |
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| 281261 |
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Cerullo, Mary M. Sea Turtles: Ocean Nomads. New York: Dutton, 2003.
This underwater exploration of these long-lived and fascinating animals gives information on their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, various species, and life cycle. The sections on conservation are especially nice as they give examples of scientists and volunteers helping to save sea turtles worldwide.
Gr. 3-7. |
