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"Alphonso the alligator snapping turtle heads out for a breakfast hunt but ends up having second thoughts"-- Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the reader to sea turtles."-- Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that leatherback turtles can weigh up to two thousand pounds? Or that the Florida softshell turtles can breathe through its snout and its skin? Turtles have been around for millions of years and we're still learning more about them! With simple language and vivid photographs, Totally Turtles! is perfect for emerging readers curious about turtles and how they have managed to adapt, survive, and thrive for so long"-- Provided by publisher....

"The meanest mutants in New York City have joined together. Can tthe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stop them?"--Page [4] of cover.

For over 200 million years, sea turtles have swum throughout Earth's oceans. Rarely leaving their watery homes, these incredible reptiles have long fascinated people. Readers will discover how sea turtles crawl onto beaches to lay their eggs, why they are so graceful underwater but sluggish on land, and how their shells help protect them from harm.

Presents information on the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, various species, and life cycle of sea turtles, along with a discussion of their endangered status and the efforts being made to study and conserve them.

Eggs laid in the sand by a female sea turtle hatch into tiny turtles, which eventually grow large enough to lay their own eggs.

Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including: *...