Snapping Turtles

by Shannon Jade

This book gives an engaging overview of snapping turtles, from their diet and habitat to their powerful jaws for catching prey. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2023

About the author

Shannon Jade is an author and environmental scientist who believes in the real-world magic of storytelling. She is the author of A Song for the Earth, Seashells for Stories, Way Back When, Rainbow, and more, as well as having worked on books for several major publishers, including Rebel Girls and Wiley. Shannon holds a BA in creative writing and publishing and a master’s of environmental science. Today, Shannon mostly writes adult fiction and poetry projects with a hopeful environmental focus, aiming to make the world a better, greener, and kinder place.