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Nov 30, 2005 · In delightful rhymed verse, Conrad J. Storad tells the story of the tortoise and explains how it has adapted to survive in the desert. Useful information about these amazing creatures appears at the end of the book. Nathan Jensen's illustrations of tortoises taking it easy - and one Type A rabbit who learns to slow down - add to the charm of ...
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Turtles -- Juvenile fiction, Desert tortoise -- Juvenile fiction, Desert tortoise, Turtles, Sonoran Desert -- Juvenile fiction, North America -- Sonoran Desert Publisher Fallbrook, CA : Bobolink Media, Inc. Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive Language English
Jan 26, 2021 · Is life in the slow lane really better? Tortoises think so! Get to know Shelly the tortoise and all about turtles (and their cousins) as Gallery Interpreter ...
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Shelly the Tortoise and her Grandpa spend the day learning about their cousins (crocodiles), eating their favorite foods (prickly cactus and flowers) and losing races with jackrabbits. Life in the slow lane seems perfect – except for those homes and highways moving into the tortoises’ habitat. How can people and tortoises really live together?
Dec 15, 2005 · Paperback. $7.95 24 Used from $1.35 3 New from $7.95. In delightful rhymed verse, Conrad J. Storad tells the story of the tortoise and explains how it has adapted to survive. 2007 Glyph Award - Best Cover Design Children's Book. Reading age. 5 - 6 years.
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Dec 1, 2005 · Life in the slow lane seems perfect, except for those homes and highways moving into the tortoises' habitat. About the Author Conrad J. Storad is the national award-winning author or editor of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults.
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The chorus: "Oh its life in the slow lane. The slow life for me. The tortoise's way is the best way to be" is repeated to create continuity and to encourage participation and involvement in the reading process. Nathaniel P. Jensen's illustrations aid in moving the story forward and re-enforcing grandfather tortoise's lessons through visual cues.
