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What does a purpose look like? Little Turtle has no idea, but it seems important. He tries to find one, but everything he tries feels wrong. When he meets another turtle with the same problem, the two decide to help each other and set out to figure out what they're meant to be.
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It's time to talk about turtles! More than 350 kinds of turtles live all over the world, and they can be found living on land as well as in the water. While learning about turtles and seeing them in their natural habitats, readers will also get the opportunity to practice their time-telling skills. Each spread includes fun facts and an example or question regarding time.
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Children can join our brave adventurer, Toogle Turtle, as he takes flight and travels the world in search of new friends, first stop… Australia!
Both children and parents alike will enjoy the journey alongside our intrepid globe-trotter, capturing the imagination of the young reader with the use of rhyming words, fun facts, beautiful illustrations and even sing-along songs to help capture the personality of each native friend we meet!
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Timothy was an ordinary turtle who was not happy with living life on the ground in a forest. He saw the squirrels in the trees, birds flying above him, and other creatures up high. He wanted to see what they saw, so he decided to climb a tree. Wait till you see what happened!
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Pedro is a short-sighted green turtle who lives in Mexico. His world is turned around when a little girl in a tourist boat falls into the water and loses her eyeglasses. Down, down they go to the ocean floor, where Pedro finds them and his life is changed forever.This is not just a story book but also introduces children to green turtles – where to find them, where they breed, how long they can stay underwater. Did you know they can rest for up...
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Gijima is a newly-hatched baby tortoise. One day, he decides he would like to leave the safety of the tortoise sanctuary, where he lives with his mother and siblings, and take a trip to see the world. He soon discovers that the life of a tortoise has many dangers. He must learn new lessons to avoid being harmed and captured. In the end, he makes a friend and they travel together helping other animals.
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Titania may be a space turtle, but she's never felt particularly brave. However, when she embarks on a journey through the solar system to learn about each planet, she discovers a sense of wonder and confidence she never knew she had. Along the way, Titania learns not only about the planets but also about herself, and she returns to Earth with a newfound sense of purpose.
With a message of hope and a call to action, Titania urges us to appreciate...
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"Everyone is a turtle in Turtletown. So Teeny thinks she must be a turtle, too. But when Teeny sprouts feathers, she begins to wonder . . . is there a teeny possibility she's a . . . BIRTLE? Tootie loves tag, but the other turtles in Turtletown don't like to play. That is, until Tootie meets Teeny. Teeny LOVES tag. They have tons in common! Except one BIG thing . . . Teeny may not be a turtle at all. This adorable graphic novel is about being true...
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In a small quiet area in the forest a family is about to experience fun, adventure and fear that will change everyone's life forever.
Big brother turtle and little brother turtle are so very much alike but at the same time, quite different. They are about to find out just how much they mean to each other during this adventurous journey.
Big brother turtle and little brother turtle are also about to get very mature during their adventure in the...
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This emerging reader title looks at alligator snapping turtles and the very clever way they trick their prey. The title also covers where these animals can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Upon embarking on this tale, prepare to be enchanted by the extraordinary love and adventure that transpires between two fascinating beings. However, their differing natures and worlds present them with many challenges.The eel lived in the water, where he swam freely and gracefully. He was sleek and smooth, fast, curious and adventurous. Eel loved the water and all its wonders. He explored the lake's depths, where he met many strange creatures. He...
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Dwayne the tortoise likes to have fun with the three cats. They play games together but they become a bit bored. They decide to dress Dwayne as a dinosaur. He gets a new outfit but he is not used to it. This causes lots of mess and havoc in the house. He gets into all sorts of mischief as a dinosaur and turns into a Dwaynosaurus Wrecks!
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