Turtles - Pocket Guide

Turtles are ancient and captivating creatures! With over 250 species of turtles worldwide, you can find turtles everywhere: in the water and in the desert and many places in between. This introductory guide to turtles covers all aspects of a turtle's life from their development to their habitat and the challenges/threats they face in the wild. With a significant percentage of the world's turtle population critically endangered, this guide is an important resource to understanding these wonderful creatures and learning how we can protect them. Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.www.waterfordpress.com