"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare." -- Provided by publisher.

Examines the behaviors, habitat, and biological features of turtles.

In this graphic version of the classic fable there is a new contest at the spring festival--a robot battle--and Shelly the Tortoise is determined to build a robot that can defeat that perennial winner and all around jerk, Hunter the Hare--especially after he steals her prototype suit.

"This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles." -- Provided by publisher.

"An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns"--

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of turtles and tortoises"--Provided by publisher.

One animal has a lightweight shell. The other animal's shell is heavy. Do you know the differences between a turtle and a tortoise?

"Pairing two very unlike animals together for an imaginary fight, this book has readers comparing and contrasting the features of cheetahs and tortoises" --

Tortoise is jealous of Eagle. He wants to fly too. So he decides to try ...

Naomi and her club are having a busy day rescuing snakes, searching for a missing tortoise, and investigating reports of a "mean" snake near the pond. Includes glossary, discussion, and writing suggestions.