--- product_id: 31054136 title: "Turtles In My Sandbox Paperback – March 10, 2010" brand: "jennifer keats curtis" price: "€ 18.45" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/31054136-turtles-in-my-sandbox-paperback-march-10-2010 store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Turtles In My Sandbox Paperback – March 10, 2010 **Brand:** jennifer keats curtis **Price:** € 18.45 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Turtles In My Sandbox Paperback – March 10, 2010 by jennifer keats curtis - **How much does it cost?** € 18.45 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/31054136-turtles-in-my-sandbox-paperback-march-10-2010) ## Best For - jennifer keats curtis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer keats curtis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Turtles In My Sandbox Paperback – March 10, 2010 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/610U7iIw8PL.jpg) ![Turtles In My Sandbox Paperback – March 10, 2010 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41a2utICyAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Surprise In Maggie's Sandbox *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2007* Early one morning Maggie is surprised to find turtle eggs buried in her sandbox. Mama Turtle must have thought Maggie's sandbox was the beach. Maggie and her mother call the Turtle Lady. She explains what needs to be done to keep the eggs warm and safe until they hatch. All summer, for 55 days Maggie keeps a close watch on the eggs.One hot September day, Maggie sits on the edge of her sandbox and witnesses the birth of the speckle faced babies as they peck their way out of their eggs. Maggie names each turtle as it is born. The babies remain in their secure nest for a few days, and then they are transported indoors to tanks with heat lamps. Maggie and her mother become part of the "head start" program. The turtles eat cut-up fish and turtle pellets. They live in slightly salted water until early summer.On the first day of summer Maggie helps the wildlife expert place metal tags through the edges of the shell of each turtle. The tags don't hurt the turtles but could possibly help the experts learn more about them. The 9 month old turtles are released into the bay, Maggie waves good-bye as they disappear into the sea.This story and website, [....]are based on a real program that allows students in Maryland to help wildlife experts protect and learn more about their state reptile - the diamondback terrapin. Terrapin Station was started by a woman affectionately know as Maryland's Turtle Lady, Margaret Whilden.The "Creative Minds" section is filled with turtle facts. The last pages of the book have line drawings of three different types of turtles: a diamondback terrapin, a loggerhead sea turtle, and a desert turtle. Turtles In My Sandbox, is another winner from Sylvan Dell Publishing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Splendid way to lean science *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2007* A few decades ago, it was a common thing to have terrapins as pets in homes and classrooms. One could win them at fairs and buy them with painted shells at seaside resorts. It was a shame then that there was not more education about terrapins and their natural habitat. Jennifer Keats Curtis' most informative book would have been welcome then as it surely is now.Children can easily relate to Ms. Curtis' book and the tale of Maggie who finds terrapin eggs in her sandbox! With the help of the Turtle Lady, Maggie and her mother care for the eggs until the turtles hatch and are released back into the sea. It is a delight that Ms. Curtis uses the scientific terms for the body parts of the terrapins as it helps children stretch their vocabularies. Emanuel Schongut's watercolor illustrations are clear, detailed and offer excellent support to the text. The facts and color activities at the end of the book are a first-rate addition to the book. This book is highly recommended for ages 4 - 10, and will be a great addition to second to fifth grade science units in classrooms. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful Book Mixes Science with Turtle Fun! *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2007* Here's a book for young turtle lovers, especially budding scientists. It begins when Maggie finds eggs in her old sandbox by the beach. At first she doesn't know what kind of eggs she has found but soon she figures out that they are turtle eggs. Maggie and her mom learn everything they can about turtles and becoming a "turtle-sitter." They enlist the help of the "turtle lady," use online sources and anything that will help them learn how to care for the turtle eggs and then the turtles.Excellent, well-written information on every page. Includes a helpful five-page educational supplent in the back. The illustrations are just right for this subject and young readers. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/31054136-turtles-in-my-sandbox-paperback-march-10-2010](https://www.desertcart.it/products/31054136-turtles-in-my-sandbox-paperback-march-10-2010) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*