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Told from the perspective of both the girl, Nia, and her pet turtle, Alfie, and describes what happens when he disappears on the eve of her seventh birthday to find her a special present.

Spending the summer with his grandmother on South Carolina's Dewees Island, eleven-year-old Jake finds two friends who are also struggling with family issues and together they try to save a sea turtle nest from predators.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to sea turtles. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"When Yoshi, a giant tortoise, comes to Rescure Ranch, she and Little Joe, the ranch dog, do not get along at all. Will Yoshi and Little Joe ever be friends?"--Back cover.

Recounts the famous tale of the race between the persevering turtle and the boastful rabbit.

What really goes on inside the body of a reptile? Curious readers will find answers to that and other questions in this fascinating book. Each reptile, including animals such as the chameleon, lizard, and snake, is introduced with a brief summary explaining some basic information, followed by a simple diagram showing the animal's insides. Each diagram includes labels and captions explaining the key components of the reptile's internal structure....

Toy Sooner has dealt with enough rough waves in her troubled past. It's only been through the enduring love of a close-knit group of women on this tiny island that she's finally started to find her footing. But as new challenges in her career arise for this young single mother, the choices and demons of her past will catch up to her. Soon Toy will learn that, like the steadfast sea turtles she cares for, a mother must find the strength within herself...

It's Mr. Tortoise's birthday and time for cake. But how many candles does the cake need? Mr. Tortoise doesn't remember how old he is so he and the partygoers try various ways to figure his age before they have the cake.

Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, where it lives, how it survives, and much more.

Llamas are an unusual pet. They won't live in your house. They need plenty of land. They love to run and play. Your pet llama might even come up to you. You can even show it in contests. Having a llama can be hard work. This book will help you get ready! Part of an ongoing series, How to Care for Your New Pet, Caring for My New Llama includes a shopping list, information on llama health, and plenty of full-color photos.