Sturdy Turtles

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of North American turtles.

Most turtles are small and slow, and all of them are toothless. How can such animals survive? In this book, young readers will learn just how sturdy turtles are. They'll see how a turtle's strong shell and scales protects its body, watch it right itself after being flipped on its back, and discover how it uses its sharp, tough beak to catch and rip up its food. Readers will also glimpse the many different shapes and colors turtles come in and witness their development from egg to adult.