Year of the Turtle : A Natural History

The secret world of freshwater turtles emerges as artist/naturalist David Carroll presents the fascinating life history of these familiar yet mysterious creatures who have endured since the age of dinosaurs. Drawing from 40 years of personal study & observations, Carroll leads us through their yearly cycle & introduces us to the flora & fauna that inhabit the same areas in New England woodlands. He has an intuitive understanding of & scientific background in his subject. An enchanting book with exquisite full-color paintings & carefully executed black-&-white drawings, & an excellent volume of natural history.Carroll, David M. is the author of 'Year of the Turtle : A Natural History', published 1999 under ISBN 9780788165344 and ISBN 0788165348.