Box Turtles and Other Pond and Marsh Turtles

Box Turtles and Other Pond and Marsh Turtles
Author: World Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN: 9780716629825

What kind of personality might a box turtle have? What does a box turtle eat? For how long can box turtles live? Read this book to find out!

Box Turtle at Long Pond

Box Turtle at Long Pond
Author: William T. George
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1989-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0688081843

"A day in the life of a box turtle is rendered carefully in words and lifelike illustrations with a text that respects its subject....Superior."--School Library Journal. "Will delight the young viewer. An excellent introduction to pond ecology, and a strikingly beautiful book."--Kirkus Reviews. It is dawn at Long Pond. Box Turtle's red eyes look out from his shelter within a crumbling tree, and his day begins ... In Beaver at Long Pond, the Georges introduced the pond and its resident. In this lyrical, magnificently painted companion book, they insure its place as a favorite spot on every child's itinerary.

Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast

Wildlife of Pennsylvania and the Northeast
Author: Charles Fergus
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780811728997

Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style. An invaluable addition to any nature-lover's library. Each narrative offers a species description as well as up-to-date information on habitat, breeding behavior, feeding habits, biology, migration, and current population status, as well as the author's personal observations of the animal's life in the wild. Includes game and nongame mammals, birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, and more.

Turtles

Turtles
Author: Marie Devers
Publisher: Eldorado Ink
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1932904425

Offers advice and information on the care of turtles, including the various types of turtles, nutrition, exercise, grooming, and training.

Where Should Turtle Be?

Where Should Turtle Be?
Author: Susan Ring
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607180545

Little turtle was lost. Free from his egg, he climbed out into big, new world. Lost and alone, he wondered where did he really belong? He needed help, but where could he turn? Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.

Keepers of the Animals

Keepers of the Animals
Author: Michael J. Caduto
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781555913861

Using stories to show the importance of wildlife in Native American traditions, this book gives parents and teachers an exciting way to teach children about animals.

Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage

Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage
Author: Scott E. Hygnstrom
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1437936881

A comprehensive reference on vertebrate species that can cause economic damage or become nuisance pests. Reviews all vertebrate species that come into conflict with human interests in North America. Includes agricultural, commercial, industrial, and residential pest problems and recommends solutions; emphasizes prevention; outlines and explains all currently registered and recommended control methods and materials. Contains dozens of chapters written by various authors. Figures.

Turtles of the World

Turtles of the World
Author: Jeffrey E. Lovich
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691229031

A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus