The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery
There are turtles with soft shells, turtles with googly eyes, turtles with necks longer than their bodies, and turtles whose shells glow in the dark!And each turtle, of each of the more than 300 kinds, is an individual.
Praise for The Book of Turtles: ★ "Smartly pairing two experts in wildlife portrayal, this one is not to be missedSplendid." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for The Book of Turtles: ★ "Montgomery and Patterson astonish with this fact-driven turtle tribute. Realistic, almost photographic, acrylic paintings capture diverse turtle species. Every page is an authoritative delight in this conservation-minded ode poised to turn anyone into a turtle lover." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Book of Turtles: ★ "In this inviting book, Montgomery introduces turtles with facts, observations, and an irrepressible admiration for the critters as well as a knack for seeing things from their perspective. A beautiful, informative introduction to turtles." — Booklist (starred review) Praise for The Book of Turtles: ★ "Acclaimed science writer Montgomery introduces turtles to young readers. [A] pattern, consisting of short, informative paragraphs written in Montgomery’s easy journalistic style and accompanied by a detailed acrylic-paint illustration complementing the text, continues throughout. Fascinating." — Horn Book (starred review) Praise for Becoming a Good Creature: ★ "Full of conviction, wisdom, and essential truths." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for How To Be A Good Creature: "A rare jewel, full of empathy and the profound wisdom Sy has received from animals she has loved over her extraordinary lifetime. This sweet book is a triumphant masterpiece that I'm recommending to everyone." — Stacey O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author Praise for The Octopus Scientists: ★ "Through sharply crafted text, Montgomery shares her enthusiasm with readers, and Ellenbogen's vibrant color photos allow a crystalline window into a very special environment...Another enticing entry in a series devoted to highlighting enthusiastic scientists hard at work in the fields they love." — School Library Journal (starred review)
Researching her films, articles, and more than forty books, Sy Montgomery has trekked into the cloud forest of Papua, New Guinea, cage-dived off Mexico with great white sharks, and scuba-dived off two continents to commune with wild octopuses. A National Book Award finalist, her work has been honored with a Sibert Medal, a Cook Prize Gold Medal, two Science Book and Film prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, four honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her online at symontgomery.com. Matt Patterson received a degree from the Art Institute of Boston in illustration. His vivid, lifelike art has won national and international acclaim, including the Golden Turtle Award and—twice—the Roger Tory Peterson Wild America Art Award. His work has hung in prestigious galleries, museums, and shows, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Birds in Art exhibition, and he is a fellow at the Explorers Club. Matt’s debut picture book, The Book of Turtles, was a Sibert Honor Book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780358458074 |
| ISBN 10 | 0358458072 |
| Title | The Book of Turtles |
| Author | Sy Montgomery |
| Series | Meet The Species |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2023-07-06 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Robert F. Sibert Honor Book (United States)., Winner of Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year (United States)., Winner of ALA Notable Children’s Book (United States)., Winner of Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice (United States)., Winner of Nautilus Book Award (United States). |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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