Box Turtle
Published on 1. June 2018
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-63076-331-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the charming story of a box turtle whose life begins in a New England forest in 1890, and who lives over 100 years and witnesses changes to the landscape that threaten her habitat until the spirit of conservation transforms her remaining woodlot. An appealing story that teaches conservation, wildlife biology, and history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 0 to 17 years
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations; Color Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63076-331-2 (9781630763312)
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Person
John Himmelman is the award-winning author and illustrator of over eighty-five books for children. He is also a naturalist who has traveled throughout North and South America in search of wildlife. He lives in Killingworth, Connecticut, with his wife and two dogs. His work can be found at www.johnhimmelman.com.