turtles

An introduction to turtles that includes descriptions of fifteen species and recommendations for finding, identifying, and observing them.

Tortuga, a tortoise soon to lay her eggs, is swept away by a storm to a foreign island, where her young become endangered and Tortuga leads a troubled search for a mate.

Describes the various kinds of turtles that live in North America of which the loggerhead sea turtle is the most common. Explains how they live and breed, and why sea turtles are in danger, and what people are doing to protect them.

A tortoise realizes the need for a shell after several scary encounters.

Describes various kinds of turtles, their physical characteristics, behavior, and threats they face.

Lola and Fred, a turtle and a frog, work together to find a way to fly like the birds.

Chronicles briefly the life cycle and habits of the snapping turtle.

A simple description of the physical characteristics and behavior of turtles.

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

Contains four illustrated stories in which Franklin the turtle learns lessons about friendship, including "Franklin Has a Sleepover, " "Franklin's Bad Day, " "Franklin's New Friend, " and "Franklin's Secret Club.".