A Place for Turtles
In simple yet informative language, A Place for Turtles introduces young readers to the ways human action or inaction can affect turtle populations and opens kids minds to a wide range of environmental issues. Describing various examples, the text provides an intriguing look at turtles, at the...
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In simple yet informative language, A Place for Turtles introduces young readers to the ways human action or inaction can affect turtle populations and opens kids minds to a wide range of environmental issues. Describing various examples, the text provides an intriguing look at turtles, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them. At the end of the book, the author offers readers a list of things they can do to help protect these special creatures in their own communities.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781561456932 (1561456934)
Publish date: March 1st 2013
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
This is suppose to be a good Common Core title---and while it is very informative---I found it depressing. I just feel like I've always had "pet turtles" and pet stores are usually "overstocked" with turtles---and I feel like it's almost too late if they are already at the store.
This is the third 2013 title I've read by Melissa Stewart. She seems to be a prolific powerhouse in the informational book field these past few years. Unfortunately, she is also signing on as a disciple of the Common Core...I haven't seen as much problem-solution thought structure in informational ...
An attractively illustrated, informative introduction to turtle habitats and environmental issues that affect them.
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