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  • Gopher Tortoises

    Christopher Blomquist

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Meet nature’s little bulldozer. Gopher tortoises’ specially designed front legs allow them to dig deep into the ground, creating homes for themselves and for dozens of other species that might not survive without them. These tortoises do immeasurable good to their habitat by sifting soil and moving minerals to the surface. They also help to spread seeds so that new plants can grow. As they read, kids will learn to appreciate this quiet, helpful creature.
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  • Desert Tortoises

    Christopher Blomquist

    Hardcover (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Good
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  • SPINY SOFT-SHELL TURTLES

    Christopher Blomquist

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    This book describes spiny softshell turtles, presenting information on their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and reproduction.
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  • Green Sea Turtles

    Christopher Blomquist

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)
    These gentle giants of the ocean can lead long lives, yet less than one hatchling per one thousand lives to become an adult. Learn the secrets of this mysterious turtle, which can swim one thousand miles through wide-open seas to unerringly find the beach where it was born. Green sea turtles cry, bask, and stay underwater without taking a breath for hours. These special creatures have become endangered, and will need help to survive in the future.
    R

  • Snapping Turtles

    Christopher Blomquist

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)
    None
    M

  • Desert Tortoises: The Library of Turtles and Tortoises

    Christopher Blomquist

    Hardcover (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 18, 2003)
    None

  • Box Turtles

    Christopher Blomquist

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Box Turtles (Library of Turtles and Tortoises)
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  • Gopher Tortoises

    Christopher Blomquist

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2004)
    Nature's bulldozer -- The name game -- Size and shape -- Homes on the range -- A fresh meal of plants -- The mating dance -- Baby beware! -- To hibernate or not to hibernate? -- Dangers new and old -- Protecting desert tortoises.
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  • The Library of Turtles and Tortoises Set

    Christopher Blomquist

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Turtles are the oldest reptiles that still exist on Earth today. They've been around for about 200 million years, since the days of the dinosaurs! Some turtles are popular pets. Others do invaluable service for the environment-Many are endangered. All will fascinate students and get them excited about life science. Complete with close-up, color photography, maps, and special turtle facts, this series will be a welcome addition to any library.
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