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Turtles / Tim Harris, editor.

New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

An illustrated discussion of the habitats, physical characteristics, and behaviors of a wide variety of turtles, including matamatas, hawksbill turtles, and stinkpots. Presented in a question-and-answer format.

Slimy, scaly, deadly reptiles and amphibians

Slimy, scaly, deadly reptiles and amphibians.

Turtles -- Juvenile literature.

Harris, Tim (Ornithologist)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? -- What are tortoise shells made from? -- Does a leatherback turtle have a leathery back? -- Can turtles breathe underwater? -- How does a matamata breathe? -- Do turtles have teeth? -- How do alligator snapping turtles lure prey? -- Do sea turtles ever come onto land? -- What do sea turtles eat? -- What is a stinkpot? -- How does a turtle hide its head? -- Why are Gal?apagos tortoises so large? -- How do sea turtles swim? -- What do tortoises do in winter? -- How do leatherbacks stay warm in chilly water? -- What is the longest-living tortoise in the world? -- Which turtle has a nose like a pig? -- How do box turtles protect themselves? -- How do painted turtles attract mates? -- Why do baby sea turtles hurry to the ocean? -- Where does a gopher tortoise make its home? -- How do leopard tortoises find their way? -- Why are some tortoise shells bumpy and some smooth? -- Who is Lonesome George? -- What are pond sliders?

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