Turtles in My Sandbox

Imagine finding turtle eggs in your sandbox! When a mother diamondback terrapin lays eggs in a young girl's sandbox, the girl becomes a "turtle-sitter" to help the babies safely hatch. She raises the teeny hatchlings until they become big enough to fend for themselves in the wild. Then, with the help of experts, she releases them. Along the way, she learns about these unique animals and that she has made an important contribution to their survival. The "For Creative Minds" section includes terrapin fun facts, explains the differences between turtles, terrapins or tortoises, and has a "match the adaptations" turtle craft. Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis and illustrated by Emanuel Schongut, "Turtles In My Sandbox" is a scientifically accurate Accelerated Reader picture book.