Books with title Snapping Turtles

When left alone, snapping turtles dont do much except look for food and bask in shallow water. But if they feel threatened, these huge reptiles may snapand they have a powerful bite. Including their commonly aggressive nature and the differences between the common snapper and the alligator snapper, readers are introduced to a wild animal they could actually encounter. Fun fact boxes add to achievable content, while colorful photographs help readers recognize the dinosaur of the turtle world.

In Snapping Turtles, beginning readers will follow a hungry snapper as it lures in prey with its worm-like tongue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of snapping turtles. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a snapping turtle’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about snapping turtles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Snapping Turtles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Snapping Turtles is part of Jump!’s Reptile World series.

Most turtles are shy, peaceful water animals. Not the snapping turtle! Snapping turtles are known for their bad attitudes and painful bite. They are protected by big, hard shells and beak-like jaws. These grumpy reptiles can live to be almost 5 years old. Readers will not only learn to stay away from these belligerent animals, but they will also gain insight into basic life science concepts.