Conserving Nature: A Blanding’s Turtle’s Journey

Learn about the life of a Blanding’s turtle, and how you can help protect this species and it’s habitat!

This book is written, illustrated and designed by Ashley Owens, a life science educator from Ball State University. She shares this story about the life of this endangered species and ways in which readers can help protect the species and other turtles. The book is written for middle school grades, and includes a downloadable science activity plan that allows teachers and students to take part in an investigation that uses authentic science processes.