turtles

Examines the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of sea turtles and describes some of the different kinds.

Photographs and text provide information about the habitat, appearance, and behavior of sea turtles. Includes a glossary and suggestions for further study.

Tudley the painted turtle likes to adopt the behavior of the other animals that live near the pond, and he tries to fly like a bird, sing like a katydid, hop like a frog, and glow like a firefly. Includes facts about animals.

Franklin and his friends attend a Halloween party that features a mysterious ghost.

Examines the habits and behavior of turtles, frogs, and toads.

Eggs laid in the sand by a female sea turtle hatch into tiny turtles, which eventually grow large enough to lay their own eggs.

When his animal friends offer amusing explanations for thunder and lightning, Franklin overcomes his fear of such storms.

Franklin the turtle wants a pet and when his parents finally agree, they are surprised at the pet that Franklin chooses.

Fed up with his incessant taunting, Tom Tortoise challenges Flash Harry Hare to the race of the century, which turns into a worldwide media event, complete with television and newspaper coverage, photographers, and many other distractions.

Franklin apologizes to Bear for revealing his secret.