Turtles
Reptiles Series
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What’s inside...
Welcome to the world of cold-blooded creatures! Young readers can explore the fascinating lives of snappy alligators, color-changing chameleons, spiky iguanas, komodos - the largest lizards on earth, slithery snakes, and armor-plated turtles. Additionally, this book also provides detailed information about turtles, complete with a 'More Facts' section and a glossary of bolded terms. The text is simple and easy to read, accompanied by colorful full-bleed photographs. This book is aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think turtles like to do during the day?
How do you think a turtle feels when it carries its home on its back?
Why do you think turtles move slowly?
Can you imagine what it would be like to be a turtle? What would you do?
What's your favorite thing about turtles and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine curiosity in your child's responses to encourage deeper thinking.
Relate the turtle's experiences in the book to your child’s own experiences to make the conversation more relatable.
Use open-ended questions from the list to develop critical thinking and empathy.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite part of the book, deepening their connection to the story.
Discuss the importance of patience and taking things slow, just like the turtles in the book, to teach valuable life lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: Turtles explores the life cycle and habitat of turtles, teaching children about the importance of respecting wildlife.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by actively participating in environmental conservation efforts, such as recycling and beach clean-ups.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The story illustrates the slow pace of turtles and the patience required in waiting for them to hatch, demonstrating the virtue of patient behavior.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to practice patience in their daily activities, such as waiting their turn or completing tasks that require a steady, gradual effort.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Through the challenges turtles face from predators and environmental conditions, the book highlights the importance of persistence.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to persist in overcoming obstacles they encounter, such as learning new skills or dealing with schoolwork challenges.
Example Lesson: Life Cycles
Explanation: The book educates on the biological stages of a turtle's life, enhancing scientific knowledge.
Real-World Application: Understanding life cycles can foster a child’s appreciation for biology and the natural world, sparking curiosity and respect for different forms of life.