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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea turtles live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the appearance, diet, habitats, life cycle, and behaviors of our ocean's seven sea turtle species. A Take a Look! infographic labels a sea turtle's anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

After discovering Wind Rider, an abandoned magical sailboat, Max and Sofia arrive on a beach in Hawaii where, with new friend Laila, they rescue newly-hatched sea turtles. Includes facts about sea turtles.

In Turtle Pond, a boy and his family visit the local public gardens throughout the year to see the turtles. A Red-eared Slider is featured in the story.

This book offers young readers an exciting look at reptile migration, focusing on the reasons these animals make their journeys and the places they travel to. The book also includes an "Animal Spotlight" special feature, fun facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

Jojo and Cecil are best friends. They play games together, visit each other at home, and tell each other everything. Until... One day Jojo starts acting suspiciously. He's coughing a lot and trying to ditch Cecil. What's going on? Cecil starts to imagine that Jojo is deathly ill and doesn't want to tell him. When in reality, Jojo has joined a secret club, and can't tell Cecil or who knows what will happen? When Cecil returns to Jojo's house he sees...

Welcome to the third volume of the 'Curious Kids Series'! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. These series aims to help fill that curiosity and teach them about the world around them. With bright, colorful pictures and simply written facts, the 'Curious Kids Series' is exactly what parents are looking to fill those bookshelf spaces!In this first volume, we explore turtles. What's the deal with turtle shells? What do turtles eat?...

This book gives an engaging overview of snapping turtles, from their diet and habitat to their powerful jaws for catching prey. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3)...

Pet tortoise Albert often wonders about life outside his garden home. Where do his flying friends go when they disappear beyond the fences, gates and walls that keep Albert safe? A chance to explore takes Albert on an adventure he'll never forget, encountering first-hand the highs and lows of the world beyond.

This book gives an engaging overview of giant tortoises, from their diet and habitat to how they walk on sturdy legs. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are...

She's too busy to play until one day Bizzy gets so tired after working all day that she falls asleep and dreams about her friends and how happy she is. Bizzy learns that her "busyness is not her Bizzy-ness" she can be herself and still be productive and loved.