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Llamas are an unusual pet. They won't live in your house. They need plenty of land. They love to run and play. Your pet llama might even come up to you. You can even show it in contests. Having a llama can be hard work. This book will help you get ready! Part of an ongoing series, How to Care for Your New Pet, Caring for My New Llama includes a shopping list, information on llama health, and plenty of full-color photos.
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IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
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"As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story...
64) Swimming Lessons
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Beach house volume 2
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MIRA Books
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[2017]
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Toy Sooner has dealt with enough rough waves in her troubled past. It's only been through the enduring love of a close-knit group of women on this tiny island that she's finally started to find her footing. But as new challenges in her career arise for this young single mother, the choices and demons of her past will catch up to her. Soon Toy will learn that, like the steadfast sea turtles she cares for, a mother must find the strength within herself...
65) Our Pet Turtle
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In Our Pet Turtle, beginning readers follow Sam and his family as they care for his class's pet turtle, Shelly. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
Supplementary back matter helps readers review the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Our Pet Turtle also features reading tips for teachers and parents and a table of contents....
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Little Turtle Gets his Wish is a story about a young turtle who wishes every day for a home like his friends, one where he can play and have occasional sleepovers. Mama Turtle reminds him he has a fine home and should be content. "Don't keep wishing for something you already have,' she says, but Little Turtle is still not satisfied. One day, he tells Mama Turtle, "I need to go look for my home." She sighs, since she is heard this so many times, but...
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What does a purpose look like? Little Turtle has no idea, but it seems important. He tries to find one, but everything he tries feels wrong. When he meets another turtle with the same problem, the two decide to help each other and set out to figure out what they're meant to be.
68) Tara Turtle Tells A Lie: Children's Books and Bedtime Stories For Kids Ages 3-8 for Fun Loving Kids
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Tara Turtle was watching television when she heard her mother come home. She turned off the television and pretended to be doing her homework. She received a gift from her month but she said a white lie to take the gift. What will happen if Tara's mom would find out about her lie?
69) Saving Peg Leg
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In the story Saving Peg Leg, Jane finds an injured turtle in her backyard. She wants to keep this turtle as a pet and nurse it back to good health. After taking the turtle to the vet and visiting the library, Jane learns lots of interesting facts about her new turtle friend. She learns that it's best not to keep turtles in captivity. Jane struggles with doing the right thing in letting the turtle return to a natural habitat, knowing it is injured....
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Follow Henry & Goldie as they travel around the world discovering real facts about so many different animals.This book is part of a fun and colorful series that focuses on teaching children about animals while keeping them engaged and entertained.The stories are perfect for reading with your child at bedtime or for older kids to read alone.The interior sentence layout is designed to make reading easier for your child to follow while you read or if...
71) Leopold
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Leopold is an uplifting parable about a turtle overcoming his fears, as told by Dr. Ruth Westheimer, with beautiful, hand-painted illustrations. Dr. Ruth's grandson, Ben, is afraid to join the soccer team. To help out, she tells him the story of Leopold the Turtle, who always stays on the shore. It terrifies him to go join the other turtles and play in the water and sun on the rocks. Leopold just can't get out of his shell, and the longer he waits,...
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Leatherbacks are sometimes called the last of the dinosaurs because their ancient ancestors lived when the dinosaurs did. Their ability to swim long distances may be one of the reasons they survived whatever killed most of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. In modern times, one leatherback swam from Indonesia to Oregon. It had traveled 12,774 miles in 647 days, the longest distance ever tracked for a marine animalThese sea turtles are also known...
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For millions of years, green sea turtles migrated long distances through the world's oceans. This gentle giant has played an important role in keeping oceans healthy. Unfortunately, green sea turtle populations were severely harmed by human actions in recent centuries. This book explores the history of the green sea turtle as it became endangered, as well as how conservation efforts allowed the turtle's population to rise once again. Amazing photographs...
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Enter inside this picture book to join in on a day with Tucker and his friends. Enjoy a visual feast of gorgeous colors in a beautiful pond setting surrounded by tropical plants, cute animals, butterflies, and charming bugs. Your child will have many questions on all they see and learn of all the wonderful creatures we have in this enchanting world. Share their experiences as Tucker interacts with them throughout the day. Share playtime, a dip in...
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Have you ever made a tortoise purr?
I have.
This is a true story about a real tortoise.
This is a true story about his magnificence.
Explore the cozy environment of apples and grass where he lives.
Discover for yourself some of nature's perfect imperfections.
Learn about the wonderful life of a tortoise named, Thelonius of Caledonia.
78) Ma Ma
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Sea turtles hatch and run to the sea. A mama sea turtle retrieves a not so normal baby turtle from the sea. Back to the marshlands for safety. What must she do?
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The story revolves around Tippy and his two best friends, the twin bunnies that live next door, and the activities that they engage in daily. All is well for Tippy until he stops eating the meals his mom prepares for him, and that's when his troubles begin. Children will greatly enjoy the story and learn an important lesson from it. The book is filled with picturesque illustrations that will inspire the children's imagination and bring the story to...
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Children can join our brave adventurer, Toogle Turtle, as he takes flight and travels the world in search of new friends, first stop… Australia!
Both children and parents alike will enjoy the journey alongside our intrepid globe-trotter, capturing the imagination of the young reader with the use of rhyming words, fun facts, beautiful illustrations and even sing-along songs to help capture the personality of each native friend we meet!
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