| A Place for Turtles Revised Edition Contributor(s): Stewart, Melissa (Author), Bond, Higgins (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 168263096X ISBN-13: 9781682630969 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 597.920 |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Series: Place For... |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.5" W x 10.9" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 157671 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Turtles outlived the dinosaurs, but today they are one of the most threatened species of vertebrae on Earth. How can we help? A teacher and classroom favorite from Melissa Stewart's award-winning A Place for... series, which spotlights vanishing species. Ideal for budding scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers. "A perfect resource." ―National Science Teachers Association In simple yet engaging language, acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart showcases twelve types of North American turtles, from the familiar box turtle to the majestic loggerhead turtle. Her clear narrative shows the threats these turtles face, and informative sidebars describe a wide variety of efforts to save them. Featuring glorious full-color illustrations by Higgins Bond and range maps for each turtle, this is a perfect choice for budding scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers. This nonfiction picture book is part of a prize-winning series designed to inform young readers about a wide range of environmental issues and to present ways people can help protect animals and their natural habitats. Also available: Teacher's Guide available. Awards: Green Earth Book Award (Nonfiction) / The Nature Generation |
Contributor Bio(s): Stewart, Melissa: - Melissa Stewart earned degrees from Union College and New York University and worked as an editor. She is the author of more than sixty books and lives in Massachusetts.Bond, Higgins: - Higgins Bond received a BFA from the Memphis College of Art. Her work has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and many other venues. She has produced illustrations for NBC television, The Nature Conservancy, and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as for many advertising firms. |