Giant Tortoises

by Megan Gendell

Overview

This book gives an engaging overview of giant tortoises, from their diet and habitat to how they walk on sturdy legs. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637385449
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	ABDO Reptiles Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Megan Gendell is a writer and editor. She likes to take long walks and watch birds fly above mountaintops.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 2–4—These overviews offer well-rounded introductions to reptile life. Each opening chapter describes the animal in action, either capturing prey or battling another creature. Subsequent pages provide straightforward descriptions of the animals' environment, food, and life cycles, with information about physical features and specific behaviors smoothly woven in where relevant. Captioned photographs and inset fact boxes add appeal and efficiently extend the more general information from the main text. The description of the snapping turtles' hunting practices, for example, benefits from the excellent photos of its jaws and claws. Variations within groups, such as the different environments of the green, marine, and desert iguanas, are noted; so is endangered status when applicable. VERDICT Solid choices to strengthen reptile shelves.

School Library Journal

Solid choices to strengthen reptile shelves.” —School Library Journal

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