PROGRAM #1: TURTLES
	An interactive presentation on turtles based on our book, Turtles (Franklin Watts), for ages 8 through 12. Each 30- to 45-minute presentation is an entertaining and informative look at these well-loved creatures that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. We show slides and talk about:
• How and why turtles have survived for over 200 million years. • Turtle or tortoise: What's the difference? • Unusual turtle species — the South American mata mata turtle whose head is shaped like a leaf; the leatherback sea turtle that can grow to 7 feet long on a diet of jellyfish; the diamondback terrapin, a turtle that thrives in local marshes and once graced the tables (in the form of soup) of the New York elite. • A look at some of the world's most endangered turtles. • Ways kids can help turtles. We bring along live turtles and turtle shells. At presentations for younger children, we have them create their own turtle out of paper and scotch tape. Kids are galvanized by seeing the live animals and the hands-on project. They leave excited and wanting to know more about these familiar yet unusual reptiles. For Schools: We are happy to provide you with a take-home letter for students to give to parents a few days before our visit. The letter informs parents that they may purchase autographed copies of our book for their children. There is, however, no obligation for the school or parents to purchase books. We'll bring the books with us the day of the presentation. “ It’s important for children to see people in the real world who are involved in science in other than predictable ways.…The class loved seeing your excitement about the turtles and the natural sciences.” — Sharon Lasher, Glenwood Elementary, Short Hills, New Jersey To schedule Anita and Allen for a visit to your school or library, click here anita@herparts.com. ^Back To Top

PROGRAM #2: CONFESSIONS OF A TURTLE WIFE
	A 45–60 minute reading and presentation by Anita Salzberg from her book, Confessions of a Turtle Wife, about living with a turtle fanatic. http://www.turtlewife.com/
Enjoy a laugh-packed look at a turtle-challenged relationship. Hear about escapades ranging from finding turtles on every vacation, to doctoring sick turtles, to dealing with a snapping turtle in the bathtub, and trying not to trip over the tortoise and the box turtle that roam around the house. Anita's slide show of various turtle species (and of the people who love them) is an eye-opening part of her presentation.She offers her take on the best ways to get along with a significant other who is significantly involved with a hobby — anything from baseball to bungee jumping. " On behalf of the Reference and Adult Services Division of the Nassau County Library Association, I want to thank you for the wonderful program you presented at our Annual Breakfast….The slides and live turtles made your presentation more educational and enjoyable than we had ever hoped….Our division has not had such enthusiastic response to the Annual Breakfast in years!" — E. Marie Doran, Secretary, RASD/NCLA
" It was a lot of fun being taken into your turtle world." — Margaret Stetler, Bayside, New York ^Back To Top

KIDS PARTIES
	Anita and Allen are available to host kids parties with turtles! ^Back To Top

For further information, contact us:
Allen Salzberg 718-275-2190 | email: asalzberg@nyc.rr.com