“Turtle” explained in 4 pictures

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Help young children understand what kind of animal a turtle is, including its body features, habitat, movement, and food

A turtle is an animal with a shell.
It moves by putting out its head, legs, and tail.
It often walks slowly.

💬 What kind of animal is a turtle?

A turtle is an animal with a shell. It moves by putting out its head, legs, and tail. It often walks slowly.

🤔 Where is the turtle's shell?

A turtle has a hard shell on its back.
The shell is there to protect its body.
When it is surprised, it may pull in its head and legs.

💬 A turtle's shell

A turtle has a hard shell on its back. The shell is there to protect its body. When it is surprised, it may pull in its head and legs.

Turtles may live near ponds or rivers.
Some turtles swim in the water.
They may also bask in the sun on a stone.

💬 Where do turtles live?

Turtles may live near ponds or rivers. Some turtles swim in the water. They may also bask in the sun on a stone.

🤔 Do you know any other living things that live near water?

Turtles eat many different things.
Some turtles eat leaves.
Some turtles eat small fish or insects.

💬 What do turtles eat?

Turtles eat many different things. Some turtles eat leaves. Some turtles eat small fish or insects.

🤔 Do all turtles eat the same food?