Desert Tortoises
| AUTHOR | Blomquist, Christopher |
| PUBLISHER | PowerKids Press (12/30/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
They survive in America's hottest places without breaking a sweat. How do these little diggers do it? This book reveals the sandy, slow-moving world of desert tortoises, the microhabitats they create, and the behavior patterns and body adaptations that have kept them alive in the desert for more than one million years. Get kids excited about hibernation, estivation (a period of summer hibernation), and turtle conservation with an up-close look at the peaceful desert tortoise.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780823967391
ISBN-10:
0823967395
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
24
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
9.00 x 0.30 x 9.16 inches
Weight:
0.74 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Nature | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
Nature | General
Grade Level:
Kindergarten
- 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5.2
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 3
Dewey Decimal:
597.924
Library of Congress Control Number:
2002155949
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They survive in America's hottest places without breaking a sweat. How do these little diggers do it? This book reveals the sandy, slow-moving world of desert tortoises, the microhabitats they create, and the behavior patterns and body adaptations that have kept them alive in the desert for more than one million years. Get kids excited about hibernation, estivation (a period of summer hibernation), and turtle conservation with an up-close look at the peaceful desert tortoise.
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