Turtle or tortoise?

Summary: "Both turtles and tortoises have shells and move pretty slowly. So what makes them different? And where do terrapins fit in? There's much more going on with these amazing creatures than just carapaces and plastrons. From their family ties and foot size to their habitats, these animals look, live, and even eat differently. Some of these awesome animals can live for centuries! Readers will discover which of these reptiles can survive hundreds of years longer than humans, along with a host of other fun facts. Vivid photographs of turtles and tortoises in their natural habitat add further fascination for readers ready to tackle the differences between these two reptiles"--Provided by the publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781482427288
ISBN: 9781482427301
Physical Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
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Publisher: New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2016.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes glossary.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What's in the shell? -- Family findings -- Same and different -- On land -- Water turtles -- Feet or fins -- Nesting -- Old animals -- Terrapins.
Target Audience Note:	K-3 Medialog, Inc. 660 Lexile. 1-2. 6-8. 1-3. J Guided Reading Level. DRA: 18. 560L Lexile.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.2 0.5 177882.