The remarkable adaptations of turtles, tortoises and terrapins have helped them survive for over 200 million years. They are the most wide-ranging of reptiles, found in deserts, forests and the open ocean. But they are also among the world's most endangered animals. They face the multiple threats of habitat destruction, poaching, overhunting (for food and traditional medicines), deadly tangles with fishing lines and capture for the international pet...

"Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explains the astonishing ways turtles cope with their environment, explores the debate on their origins and describes the latest discoveries about their often surprising lives ... Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explores the threats face around the world. on land and sea, and the efforts being made to conserve them. Fostering awareness about these unique and threatened creatures is among the main goals of this book."--Dust...

Discusses the evolution of reptiles and describes today's lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, alligators, their relatives, and the unique tuatara.

"The latest in the Hello, World! board book series teaches toddlers all about reptiles--with easy-to-understand facts about snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles and alligators." --