Everyone has heard the story of the Tortise and the Hare... or have they? Ted, the World's Fastest Turtle fills in the blanks and answers a few questions about that ancient fable, in a hilarious way! Full color illustrations on every page will delight your youngster and keep them laughing at this silly story about Mac the rabbit and Ted, the World's Fastest Turtle! This story is the perfect length for beginner readers or a fun story at bedtime!
Ted is an ambitious turtle who has always dreamed of going to the moon, so he leaves the swamp to achieve his dream. On his journey, Ted befriends a lonely beaver named Bobby, who decides to help Ted. Before they can head for the moon they face some obstacles. Not only do they have to find their way through heavy fog, but they get scared by a big bear. Then they meet some firebugs with special abilities. The friends finally reach the spot where they can build a rocket to take them to the moon, and then they're off. Along the way, they see the Milky Way and many other wonderful sights in the sky. Ted and Bobby end up crashing on the moon because they didn't have any landing gear! Discovering that the moon smells like cheese - and they don't like cheese - the friends are ready to head back home. Ted the Turtle's Trip to the Moon was very exciting, but they miss home. Will they be able to make the return flight? Find out by joining in on this very special adventure.
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Ted the Tortoise is a loving tortoise with a big heart and a deep connection with his family. He has anxiety when in social situations, which often makes everyday life difficult for him. Ted the Tortoise Comes Out of His Shell portrays Ted's dedication, even as a short and slow-moving tortoise, of becoming a basketball player. Like anything else, it takes a lot of practice and hard work. He soon develops a support system that he leans on for advice, encouragement, and friendship. This helps Ted the Tortoise come out of his shell to overcome the odds to accomplish his goals. Your kids will enjoy the sweet characters, positive message, rhymes throughout, and the book's beautiful artwork!
Animal migration is a magnificent sight: a mile-long blanket of cranes rising from a Nebraska river and filling the sky; hundreds of thousands of wildebeests marching across the Serengeti; a blaze of orange as millions of monarch butterflies spread their wings to take flight. Nature’s great migrations have captivated countless spectators, none more so than premier ecologist David S. Wilcove. In No Way Home, his awe is palpable—as are the growing threats to migratory animals. We may be witnessing a dying phenomenon among many species. Migration has always been arduous, but today’s travelers face unprecedented dangers. Skyscrapers and cell towers lure birds and bats to untimely deaths, fences and farms block herds of antelope, salmon are caught en route between ocean and river, breeding and wintering grounds are paved over or plowed, and global warming disrupts the synchronized schedules of predators and prey. The result is a dramatic decline in the number of migrants. Wilcove guides us on their treacherous journeys, describing the barriers to migration and exploring what compels animals to keep on trekking. He also brings to life the adventures of scientists who study migrants. Often as bold as their subjects, researchers speed wildly along deserted roads to track birds soaring overhead, explore glaciers in search of frozen locusts, and outfit dragonflies with transmitters weighing less than one one-hundredth of an ounce. Scientific discoveries and advanced technologies are helping us to understand migrations better, but alone, they won’t stop sea turtles and songbirds from going the way of the bison or passenger pigeon. What’s required is the commitment and cooperation of the far-flung countries migrants cross—long before extinction is a threat. As Wilcove writes, “protecting the abundance of migration is key to protecting the glory of migration.” No Way Home offers powerful inspiration to preserve those glorious journeys.
It isn't every day you see a racing turtle but that is exactly what Tommy is. he is the fastest turtle for miles around. Racing is all he ever thinks about. He can't help but ask everyone he meets to race him. One day he meets someone new who just moved into the neighborhood and he challenges him to a race. Sammy Snail accepts his challenge. Will the race end well for Tommy or will he taste bitter defeat for the first time?
