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1) Of time and turtles: mending the world, shell by shattered shell

Author

Montgomery, Sy

Language

English

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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers

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Book, Audiobook CD, Pre-loaded Audio

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When acclaimed naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife artist Matt Patterson arrive at Turtle Rescue League, they are greeted by hundreds of turtles recovering from injury and illness. Endangered by cars and highways, pollution and poachers, these turtles--with wounds so severe that even veterinarians would have dismissed them as fatal--are given a second chance at life. The Leagues founders, Natasha and Alexxia, live by one motto: Never give up on...

2) How to be a good creature: a memoir in thirteen animals

Author

Montgomery, Sy

Series

Thorndike Press large print lifestyles

Language

English

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LSS - Reality Check
Short Nonfiction Reads
Warm and Cozy Reads

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print

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A naturalist and adventurer discusses the personalities and quirks of thirteen animals who have profoundly affected her, exploring themes of learning to become empathetic, creating families, coping with loss, and the otherness and sameness of people and animals.