Offers children facts and tips to help them care for their pet turtle, with information about the breed, their behavior, habitat, nutrition and exercise needs, and care.
Introduces the different species of turtles and tortoises, their habits, and habitats, and discusses their endangered status and current conservation efforts.
Contains four illustrated stories in which Franklin the turtle learns that no matter what challenges he faces as he grows up, he will always have the love and support of his family.
After hearing a bedtime story about penguins, Turtle dresses as one for school and soon the entire class is having a penguin day, sliding on their bellies and eating goldfish crackers.
Assisted by a herpetologist, Ms. Robb introduces her students to their new pet, a box turtle named Franklin, and teaches them how to take care of turtles.