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5) Sea turtles
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea turtles, the migrating shelled reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how sea turtles cause monsoons"--
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"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of sea turtles and how you can help to keep them safe. Learn all about different kinds of sea turtles, from the smallest to the biggest, and how we can all help to keep their marine environment clean and safe."
10) Turtles
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"Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This Level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!"--Provided by publisher
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Turtles are a species of reptile at its evolutionary zenith, with an ancient lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Under their unmistakable shells, testament to their survival, they harbor a natural history of epochal proportions. This is the engrossing story Turtles tells. The book offers a full account of the evolution, history, diversity, ecology, and behavior of the turtle, and of the problems facing these reptiles worldwide. The book...
13) Turtle walk
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"A family of turtles goes for a long, long walk that has an unexpected and very fun ending"--
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This book is a comprehensive compilation on North American turtles for the last 25 years. Recognition, karyotype, fossil record, distribution, geographic variation, confusing species, habitat, behavior, reproduction, biology, growth and longevity, food habits, populations, and a key to species identification are discussed for fifty-six species.
18) Sea turtles
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The engineering skills of beavers, the showy plumage of flamingos, and the defining characteristics of six other fascinating animals are explored in the newest titles in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, and amphibian. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the...
19) The islanders
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The Islanders volume 1
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Jake's life has been turned upside down. His dad was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mom is going to help care for him. That means Jake's going to have to spend the summer on Dewees Island with his grandmother. Dewees is a nature sanctuary--no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake's grandmother doesn't believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games ... no friends. But then...
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"A beautifully illustrated first guide to green sea turtles from marine biologist Carlee Jackson"--
"Join turtle expert Carlee Jackson as she explains how green sea turtles keep seagrass beds healthy by "mowing" them, and how some species of fish like to hitch a ride on their shells."--Back cover
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