red-eared sliders

"A child and his parents visit their local public garden throughout the year, observing the turtles as they play, dive, feed, bask, climb, hide and doze. . . An author's note provides more information about turtles, including the Red-eared Slider featured in the book"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to owning a red-eared slider turtle that provides information on choosing the right turtle, creating a home for it, breeding, feeding, health care, behavior, and other related topics.