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

"Simple text and photographs present Eastern Box Turtles, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

This is the charming story of a box turtle whose life begins in a New England forest in 1890, and who lives over 100 years and witnesses changes to the landscape that threaten her habitat until the spirit of conservation transforms her remaining woodlot. An appealing story that teaches conservation, wildlife biology, and history.

"Siblings Emily and Sam are always ready to learn new things. When they find a box turtle and decide to adopt it, they need to learn what to feed it and how to create a safe home for it. But just as they're getting the hang of caring for their new pet, it goes missing! Someone must have taken the turtle, but who? It's up to Emily and Sam to find out."--Back cover.

Assisted by a herpetologist, Ms. Robb introduces her students to their new pet, a box turtle named Franklin, and teaches them how to take care of turtles.

"An introduction to Box Turtles and Other Pond and Marsh Turtles, presented in a highly illustrated, question and answer format. Features include fun facts, glossary, resource list, index, and scientific classification list"--Provided by publisher.