TWO GOOD BOOKS
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Good to know. When were they published?
Is the encyclopedia of turtles actually tortoises? I have been looking for a good educational book on all kinds of species! If anyone can help me out that'd be great! 
Pritchard's Encyclopedia is a bit dated, but nonetheless an excellent resource. He translated a Frecnh book- "Turtles of the World" by Dupree, Devaux, and Bonin, (translated by Dr, Pritchard). 2006. I don't like it quite as much overall, but at least it is a slightly better made book.
A nice 'overview' of turtles is "Turtles: An Extraordinary Natural History 245 Million Years in the Making" by Carl Franklin, 2007. $35.00. It touches on a lot of good background stuff- anatomy, zoogeography, evolution, life cycle, etc. with a great combination of art, photos, maps, etc. It also has a small section on most genera of turtles and tortoises.
On the other hand, I really WANT a copy of Amanda Ebenhack's book! Who has me for Secret Santa this year?
A nice 'overview' of turtles is "Turtles: An Extraordinary Natural History 245 Million Years in the Making" by Carl Franklin, 2007. $35.00. It touches on a lot of good background stuff- anatomy, zoogeography, evolution, life cycle, etc. with a great combination of art, photos, maps, etc. It also has a small section on most genera of turtles and tortoises.
On the other hand, I really WANT a copy of Amanda Ebenhack's book! Who has me for Secret Santa this year?
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Greg ...yup both GREAT books .... I actually got my Radi' from Dr. Pritchard few years back .......another GREAT book is this one ~
and special one to me , as the author signed it for me !
JD~
and special one to me , as the author signed it for me !
JD~
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