Join Thurman the Turtle in his quest to create a greener, cleaner, healthier planet. A storybook for every boy and girl who cares about the Earth.
When he discovers his water is being polluted by human garbage, Thurman the Turtle goes on a mission to stop it. He learns that people have not only polluted his pond but also their own land.
After getting his head stuck in a bottle, he sees that boys and girls care too. Change is possible. Anyone can make a difference and protect our environment.
Artie Knapp is the author of over 40 published children's works that includes books, videos, stories and poems. His work has been featured in several textbooks by HarperCollins, Orient BlackSwan, Oxford University Press, Pearson Education, and The Chart Institute in Japan, among others. His work has been published in various magazines and newspapers, as well as online publications. A two-time nominee for the Green Earth Book Award for his books Little Otter Learns to Swim, and Living Green: A Turtle's Quest for a Cleaner Planet, Artie is a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and a graduate of Ohio University. He lives outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. To learn more about Artie and his work, visit him online at www.artieknapp.com.