Tortoises
By: Kate Riggs
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Amazing animals; Amazing animals
Publisher: Creative Company
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Mankato, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781608183500
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Turtles; Testudinidae
Description: A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop s famous fable about the tortoise and the hare. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal s appearance or behavior.

This book is a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, which are slow-moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop's famous fable about the tortoise and the hare.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

K12 Childrens Plus, Inc.

590 Lexile.

Accelerated Reader AR 2.9 0.5 161071.

Accelerated Reader LG 2.9 0.5 0.5 161071