Vote for Turtle

<p>When turtle-loving Ella learns about state symbols she knows right away that one is missing. We need a state reptile! she announces to her class. Ella and her class journey through the civic process of creating a new state law learning a whole lot about turtles along the way. Based on true stories of elementary students initiating state symbols Vote for Turtle shows how kids can engage in democracy and make a difference. With additional activities for learning and exploration this story is the perfect companion to elementary school social studies curricula.</p>