Jim Arnosky's All About Turtles

Brief Description: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of land and sea turtles. Brief Description: In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Turtles, Arnoskys shows how turtles grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about these animals, such as: Why do turtles have shells? What do they eat? How many kinds of turtles are there? How big can they grow to be? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers. Biographical Note: Jim Arnosky was born on Sept. 1, 1946, in New York. After high school, he attended one year of trade school and then joined the US Navy. His intense love of the natural world led him to pursue a career as a wildlife artist. Today, Arnosky is the author and illustrator of 98 books about wildlife and nature for children. He has received numerous honors for his work, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in science illustration. Currently, he and his wife live in northern Vermont. Marc Notes: Originally published as: All about turles.; Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of land and sea turtles. Publisher Marketing: Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Turtles is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of turtles. In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Turtles, Arnoskys shows how turtles grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about these animals, such as: Why do turtles have shells? What do they eat? How many kinds of turtles are there? How big can they grow to be? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers. Review Citations:

Booklist 02/01/2000 pg. 1024 (EAN 9780590481496, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2000 pg. 298 (EAN 9780590481496, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/2000 pg. 118 (EAN 9780590481496, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 206 (EAN 9780590481496, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 359 (EAN 9780590481496, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 359 (EAN 9780590481496, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Arnosky, Jim Acclaimed for his picture books that speak directly to young naturalists, Jim Arnosky enjoys researching different ecological areas with his wife, Deanna. His many awards and honors include the Washington Post--Children's Book Guild Award for overall contribution to nonfiction for children and the Eva L. Gordon Award for outstanding children's science literature. He has also written and illustrated numerous ALA Notable Books and Outstanding Science Books. Home base for the Arnoskys is a two-hundred-year-old farmhouse in northern Vermont. Their daughters and their families live nearby.