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When Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit find a turtle, they go to the public library to learn the difference between a turtle and a tortoise. The librarian helps them with an online search. Opal and Stew learn the difference between a fact and an opinion, and how to check online sources.
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"Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation-and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi-the...
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With bright photographs and illustrations, this volume explains the concept of a fable-defining the genre, detailing its characteristics, and reproducing some of the most famous examples of these stories from cultures around the world. Included in the Common Core Reading standards, the fable is an irrefutably fundamental genre that allows young readers to learn universal morals by using animals to teach them important lessons. After learning all about...
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Monsoon Books Pte. Ltd
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2012
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I am Ellie Belly. Everyone is MAD at me. The turtles at The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum are going to lose their home! How do I know? Because a little turtle told me. REALLY! I need to help the turtles! But my best friend Cammy is not talking to me. And my big sister Gabby wants me to stop harassing her. What am I going to do?
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Lovable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. She always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. In her latest adventure, Mildred is set up for disaster by her arch nemesis, Ethel Hallow. Ethel steals Mildred's summer project and her enchanted tortoise, Einstein, and Mildred must brave a broomstick flight through a violent thunderstorm to rescue him. But will she...
7) Reptiles
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"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focusing on a different group of animals. This book is about reptiles: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of reptiles in their natural environment."--