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Children can join our brave adventurer, Toogle Turtle, as he takes flight and travels the world in search of new friends, first stop… Australia!
Both children and parents alike will enjoy the journey alongside our intrepid globe-trotter, capturing the imagination of the young reader with the use of rhyming words, fun facts, beautiful illustrations and even sing-along songs to help capture the personality of each native friend we meet!
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This is a collection of three short stories about George the turtle, his adventures at the circus, ice skating, and fishing.
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Colonel Stewart was a lifelong writer of poems, stories, and songs. When his grandchildren asked him to read a book in his head, he composed the George stories as well as several others for their amusement. His children have compiled these three stories in his memory, hoping that other children may also...
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Timothy was an ordinary turtle who was not happy with living life on the ground in a forest. He saw the squirrels in the trees, birds flying above him, and other creatures up high. He wanted to see what they saw, so he decided to climb a tree. Wait till you see what happened!
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The story revolves around Tippy and his two best friends, the twin bunnies that live next door, and the activities that they engage in daily. All is well for Tippy until he stops eating the meals his mom prepares for him, and that's when his troubles begin. Children will greatly enjoy the story and learn an important lesson from it. The book is filled with picturesque illustrations that will inspire the children's imagination and bring the story to...
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It's time to talk about turtles! More than 350 kinds of turtles live all over the world, and they can be found living on land as well as in the water. While learning about turtles and seeing them in their natural habitats, readers will also get the opportunity to practice their time-telling skills. Each spread includes fun facts and an example or question regarding time.
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What does a purpose look like? Little Turtle has no idea, but it seems important. He tries to find one, but everything he tries feels wrong. When he meets another turtle with the same problem, the two decide to help each other and set out to figure out what they're meant to be.
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Gijima is a newly-hatched baby tortoise. One day, he decides he would like to leave the safety of the tortoise sanctuary, where he lives with his mother and siblings, and take a trip to see the world. He soon discovers that the life of a tortoise has many dangers. He must learn new lessons to avoid being harmed and captured. In the end, he makes a friend and they travel together helping other animals.
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Pedro is a short-sighted green turtle who lives in Mexico. His world is turned around when a little girl in a tourist boat falls into the water and loses her eyeglasses. Down, down they go to the ocean floor, where Pedro finds them and his life is changed forever.This is not just a story book but also introduces children to green turtles – where to find them, where they breed, how long they can stay underwater. Did you know they can rest for up...
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The Twins Talent Time at the Tropical Tulip Twins Tea is tomorrow on the hidden island of Red Ruby Reef. All the twins are excited and can't wait to show off their talents--all the twins except Titan and Tilly Turtle. The other twins on the island have told Titan and Tilly that they have no talent. The Turtle Twins want to be part of the show. Is it true? Are Titan and Tilly Turtle talentless? Will they have to miss participating in the Twins Talent...
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Ryan and Lilly, inseparable twins, call the picturesque Rainbow Island their home. Nestled within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast, this vital Lighthouse Island teems with life and wonder. The siblings witness the awe-inspiring moment of a mother turtle nesting her eggs. And when the time comes, they find themselves on a mission to save the tiniest and most vulnerable hatchlings.
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Titania may be a space turtle, but she's never felt particularly brave. However, when she embarks on a journey through the solar system to learn about each planet, she discovers a sense of wonder and confidence she never knew she had. Along the way, Titania learns not only about the planets but also about herself, and she returns to Earth with a newfound sense of purpose.
With a message of hope and a call to action, Titania urges us to appreciate...
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On a stormy day, Albert seeks shelter in the garden shed. Unfortunately the door slams shut behind Albert, trapping him inside. Can his garden chums work out a way to save their tortoise friend? Wall-climbing snails, net-spinning spiders and a good deal of teamwork are needed for the mission.
17) Baby Sea Turtles
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After a baby sea turtle breaks out of its egg, it still has to dig its way out of the sandy nest. Then, the baby sea turtle and its many little brothers and sisters scurry to the ocean waves. Follow along with the sea turtle as it swims for the first time, finds its own food, and dives to deeper waters. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.
18) Sea Turtles
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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...
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In a small quiet area in the forest a family is about to experience fun, adventure and fear that will change everyone's life forever.
Big brother turtle and little brother turtle are so very much alike but at the same time, quite different. They are about to find out just how much they mean to each other during this adventurous journey.
Big brother turtle and little brother turtle are also about to get very mature during their adventure in the...
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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.
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