Describes the remarkable turtle, which can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, range in size from tiny to gigantic, and live longer than any other animal
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"[Berger explains why] turtles have survived since the age of dinosaurs, [and] includes information on the kinds and sizes of turtles, their characteristics, and life cycles, as well as endangered species and hints for helping turtles survive. The engrossing text and well-labeled illustrations are guaranteed to fascinate young readers." -- "BL"
Melvin Berger is the author of many classic LRFOs, including Germs Make Me Sick!, Oil Spills! and Why I Cough, Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn, as well as other nonfiction on the Harper backlist. He lives in East Hampton, NY.
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