Description Turtles are so cool! From the largest--the leatherback sea turtle--to the small bog turtle, many people like to see turtles in the wild and even keep them as pets. What makes a turtle, a turtle--and not a tortoise? Their shell and habitat are part of it as emerging readers learn in this awesome volume. Full-color photographs of turtle body features close up complement the low ATOS text and aid in readers' comprehension of the subject matter.