The Great Turtle Race in Kansas"The Great Turtle Race in Kansas" is based on a true story of a 6th grade class in Caldwell, Kansas, who succeeded in their petition to make the Ornate Box turtle the Kansas state reptile. In this fun and instructional children's tale, Hank Thatcher brings to life the workings of state government. |
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Chapter Two | 7 |
Chapter Three | 11 |
Chapter Four | 15 |
Chapter Five | 19 |
Chapter Six | 25 |
Chapter Seven | 29 |
Chapter Eight | 35 |
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