Look Out for Turtles! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Paperback]

Melvin Berger (Author), Megan Lloyd (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

Turtles are among the oldest living creatures in the world. They have been on earth for nearly 200 million years!

In Look Out for Turtles! readers will discover why these creatures have survived so long. Hard shells protect many turtles from harm. Colorful markings on their shells help some turtles to blend in with their surroundings. Different kinds of turtles can live almost anywhere on land or sea and can eat many kinds of plants and animals...Today turtles must struggle to. survive. They are hunted, and threatened by pollution. There is less and less open space for turtles to live in. If turtles are going to be around for another 200 million years, they are going to need our help!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[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"

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins (January 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451569
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451567
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 9.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Earth Sciences > Environmental Science
  • #14 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians > Nonfiction
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Zoology

More About the Author

Prize-winning author, Melvin Berger, believes that science should always be fun. In his books - he has written over 200! - and in his talks to young people, he stresses the excitement of science and the thrill of scientific discovery.

He also believes in a hands-on approach to science for young people. Many of his books are full of interesting, informative, and easy-to-do activities and experiments.

His great enthusiasm for science spills over into Mr. Berger's hobby of collecting old scientific instruments. In his collection is everything from 18th century microscopes to an ancient chinese opium balance.

Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Berger has earned degrees from the University of Rochester, Columbia University, and London (England) University. In 1983, he was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences. Over the years he has won awards from the Children's book Council, National Science Teachers Association, Child Study Association, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library. He lives in New York City and East Hampton, New York, with his wife, Gilda, who is also an author.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased, November 15, 2008

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This review is from: Look Out for Turtles! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

As a homeschooling mom, we found this book very informative about turtles. We did a unit on turtles and found this book to be an excellent book to use in our study of turtles. My daughter enjoyed the book and so did my 23 month old son who loved the turtle pictures. I like these Let's Read and Find out Science books. They are excellent way to teach your children about different science topics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon is a great source, December 19, 2009

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This review is from: Look Out for Turtles! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

Just received this yesterday. Very nice book and informative. It, along with other "turtle" items will be gifts for my grandsons 7th birthday.......... "turtle theme". I'm sure he will enjoy it!