Learning About Turtles

by Jan Sovák

Related to one of the earliest prehistoric reptiles, the modern turtle hasn't changed much in its basic structure over millions of years. Twelve different turtles, each remarkable for "carrying its house on its back," are featured in this entertaining and educational little book.
Fact-filled text tells you about the alligator snapping turtle, common mud turtle, leatherback, spiny softshell, and eight other species. There's also space on each page to apply an appropriate full-color sticker illustration.

16 pages, Paperback

First published October 9, 2001

About the author

Jan Sovák was a Czech paleoartist and painter. He illustrated more than 300 books and created many paintings for scientists including paleontologist Phil Currie and dinosaur writer Don "Dino" Lessem. His sculptures and paintings are prominently featured at the Natural History Museum in Prague. Many of his paintings depict dinosaurs and other popular primeval organisms.
Sovák was born in Tábor in the former Czechoslovakia, and moved to Canada in 1982. His work has been published in publications written in more than fifteen languages. More than forty museums around the world house examples of his art on prehistoric animals, and his illustrations have also appeared on educational television, including in twelve films on the Discovery Channel.

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite for little boys. Amazingly still in tact after several years. Used for reference, even!