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While visiting Joshua Tree National Park, Adele and her friend JD spot a Mojave desert tortoise slowly crossing the road. Adele’s mom brakes just in time. With help from Keya, a herpetologist they meet along the trail, they carefully move the tortoise to safety.
Curious about the animal they just helped, Adele and JD begin to wonder what life is like for these quiet desert travelers. As they explore the park with Keya, they learn how tortoises survive in a harsh desert with little water, how burrows protect them from extreme heat, and why roads, predators, and shrinking habitat make survival harder than it once was.
By the end of the day, Adele and JD discover that even small acts of care can make a difference and that protecting the desert means looking out for the animals who have lived there for thousands of years.
This story is inspired by real conservation efforts to protect the Mojave Desert tortoise. It includes a glossary and ideas for young readers who want to explore nature and become wildlife stewards.
Hardback book
ISBN: 979-8-9880310-9-3
8.5 x 11
32 pages
THIS IS A PRE-ORDER AND WILL BE SHIPPED SOMETIME IN LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL 2026. Thank you for pre-ordering!
While visiting Joshua Tree National Park, Adele and her friend JD spot a Mojave desert tortoise slowly crossing the road. Adele’s mom brakes just in time. With help from Keya, a herpetologist they meet along the trail, they carefully move the tortoise to safety.
Curious about the animal they just helped, Adele and JD begin to wonder what life is like for these quiet desert travelers. As they explore the park with Keya, they learn how tortoises survive in a harsh desert with little water, how burrows protect them from extreme heat, and why roads, predators, and shrinking habitat make survival harder than it once was.
By the end of the day, Adele and JD discover that even small acts of care can make a difference and that protecting the desert means looking out for the animals who have lived there for thousands of years.
This story is inspired by real conservation efforts to protect the Mojave Desert tortoise. It includes a glossary and ideas for young readers who want to explore nature and become wildlife stewards.
Hardback book
ISBN: 979-8-9880310-9-3
8.5 x 11
32 pages
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