Tino the Tortoise
Adventures in the Grand Canyon
Published on 25. June 2015
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-941821-45-9 (ISBN)
Description
Join Tino the desert tortoise and Rudi the jumping jerboa on their adventure through the Grand Canyon to help Penny, a fuzzy-eared Kaibab squirrel. Hop a train, ride a mule, hike a trail, discover fun facts about this amazing natural wonder, and meet the park animals who guide Tino and Rudi on their journey.
Reviews / Votes
"The descriptions of the travelers' adventures are appealing, and kids are sure to want to experience them in person. Details about animal habitats and traits, particularly those of the rare Kaibab squirrel, may also help spark an interest in nature." -Kirkus "Arresting sand-colored illustrations display magic scenic vistas. . . Maps of the Grand Canyon Park areas help young readers locate the pathways explored by the desert duo on their mission. . . An excellent educational juvenile series on our famous national parks." -Children's Bookwatch/The Environmental Shelf "Delves into the geography, geology, and animal diversity of the region. . . Watercolor illustrations capture the colors of this natural wonder." -Horn Book "Brings [the] desert tortoise back to Grand Canyon National Park . . . gives readers a new look at one of the seven natural wonders of the world." -Loretta Yerian, Grand Canyon NewsMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
West Margin Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
18 full-color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-941821-45-9 (9781941821459)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2015
Westwinds Press
€9.49
Available for download
Persons
Carolyn Ahern is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with degrees in nursing and psychology. She lives in Nevada with her husband, Don, and family. An advocate of early childhood literacy, Carolyn hopes to nurture children's minds with an entertaining and educational combination of fiction and facts, as they explore each new travel destination with their friend Tino the Tortoise. Carolyn enjoys hiking, traveling and exploring the great outdoors. She adores her pet tortoise, Tino, and loves taking walks with her shih tzu, Penny. www.TinotheTortoise.com
Erik Brooks is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Washington State Book Award winner, Polar Opposites and the CBC/IRA Children's Choices Award winner, The Practically Perfect Pajamas. His most recent illustrated book, Sea Star Wishes, was selected as the July 2013 "Book of the Month" by US Children's Poet Laureate, Kenn Nesbitt. From his home in Winthrop, WA, Erik also writes and draws Harts Pass, a weekly comic strip for the Methow Valley News, visits schools and libraries around the country, and plays in the woods like a wolverine! erikbrooks.blogspot.com
Erik Brooks is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Washington State Book Award winner, Polar Opposites and the CBC/IRA Children's Choices Award winner, The Practically Perfect Pajamas. His most recent illustrated book, Sea Star Wishes, was selected as the July 2013 "Book of the Month" by US Children's Poet Laureate, Kenn Nesbitt. From his home in Winthrop, WA, Erik also writes and draws Harts Pass, a weekly comic strip for the Methow Valley News, visits schools and libraries around the country, and plays in the woods like a wolverine! erikbrooks.blogspot.com