Download or read book The Legs of the Tortoise written by Maggi Lidchi-Grassi and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pet Owner s Guide to the Tortoise written by Simon Girling and published by Interpet. This book was released on 2003 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of a series of books, this volume contains how to choose a healthy tortoise, choosing the right housing, establishing a regular routine of care and advice on feeding.
Download or read book Tortoises of the World written by George R. Zug and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This work provides a comprehensive review of the natural history of the 58 species living tortoises, the majority of which are threatened by extinction"--
Download or read book Tortoise written by Peter Young and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2004-04-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tortoise is the first cultural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across paleontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations. The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as a philosophical paradox. Peter Young examines the tortoise in all these guises, as well as a military tactical formation, its exploitation by mariners and others for food, as ornament (in tortoiseshell), as a motif in art, and in space research. He looks at the movement away from exploitation to conservation and even the uses of the tortoise in advertising. As well as examples of species, illustrations from around the world include monuments, sculptures, coins, stamps, objets d’art, drawings, cartoons, advertisements and X-rays. The book will appeal not only to tortoise lovers but also to readers of cultural histories around the world. "Peter Young’s Tortoise, on the other claw, can be warmly recommended."—Jonathan Bate, The Times
Download or read book How the Turtle Got Its Shell written by Justine Fontes and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.
Download or read book The Tortoise and the Hare written by Aesop and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boastful hare meets his match in this attractive retelling of Aesop's famed tale.
Download or read book The Museum written by and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Helix written by Randal Betz and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helix is a tortoise who was born with a physical challenge, he can't use his back legs, leaving him unable to walk. He was at a new school and his teacher, Mr. Torty, introduced him to his new classmates. Helix was very brave and explained to the class what his physical challenge was. Helix's new friends asked him to play games, but due to his physical challenge, he wasn't able to play them. Helix wasn't upset about not being able to play the games, in fact, he showed lots of perseverance by using words like "not yet". Then Herman came up with a creative idea to save the day. With lots of kindness, Herman gave Helix his skateboard wheels and helped attach them. Now that Helix has wheels, he can play all the games with his new friends. The story ends with Helix sitting at the dinner table with his parents, telling them all about his wonderful day of school. The last few pages of the book are character pages. Each student in Helix's class is a different species of tortoise, so the character pages include common name, scientific name, habitat, climate, and a fun fact. When Children read this book they will learn about being brave, acceptance, kindness, problem solving, physical challenges, perseverance and they will even get a little education on tortoises. Helix gets his wheels will be part a series of books dicussing Social emotional learning standards, taught in a fun way, through a cute tortoise, that really exists.
Download or read book The Conservation Biology of Tortoises written by IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1989 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Earth and Animated Nature To which is Subjoined an Appendix By Captain Thomas Brown Etc written by Oliver Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of the Earth and Animated Nature written by Oliver Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Texas Tortoise written by Francis L. Rose and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remnants of an ancient lineage, tortoises date back to the Eocene. Among the five species remaining in North America, Texas tortoises are the smallest in size and inhabit some of the harshest arid environments known. They are also the most neglected by wildlife personnel. In The Texas Tortoise, biologists Francis L. Rose and Frank W. Judd draw on decades of research to offer the first comprehensive account of this fascinating but threatened species. The authors begin by explaining the relationship of the Texas tortoise to other species, fossil as well as extant. They delineate the Texas tortoise’s environment and describe what it eats, how the animal grows and reproduces, and how it behaves. Throughout, Rose and Judd write eloquently about the threats to the species’ survival, reflecting deep concern about its future protection. The authors also discuss Texas tortoises’ significance in supporting other species in their environment—southern Texas and northeastern Mexico—where their survival is threatened by habitat reduction and increasing road traffic. “If you see a tortoise on the roadway,” Rose and Judd admonish the reader, “move it to safety, and drive away as quickly as legally allowed.” It is in fact illegal to collect or possess a Texas tortoise. But for those who do, this book advises how to care for the animal. Tortoises have enjoyed a splendid and diverse history. That they did so well for so long is perplexing, the authors note, as the animals are slow and do not actively defend themselves against predators. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Texas tortoises as “threatened,” and Rose and Judd call on the federal government to do the same. Biologists, conservationists, and turtle enthusiasts alike will find this guide to Texas and other tortoises invaluable.
Download or read book The Museum of Natural History With Introductory Essay on the Natural History of the Primeval World Etc written by Sir John RICHARDSON and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The British Cyclop dia of Natural History written by Charles Frederick Partington and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature Science and Art written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elements of Natural History written by William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
