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Have you ever wondered how the tortoise got its cracked shell?: An adaptation of the elders' story shared with us as children in Africa

Have you ever wondered how the tortoise got its cracked shell?: An adaptation of the elders' story shared with us as children in Africa - Hardcover

by Ayo Olufade
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Availability:In StockContributor:Ayo OlufadeAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2022-12-16Pages:34
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palmetto PublishingISBN-13:9798822903227ISBN-10:8822903226UPC:9798822903227Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Animals, Legends, Myths, FablesBook Topic:Turtles & Tortoises, AfricanSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7Product ID:SCZGRB2RA0

This short story is about a lesson from disregarding an excellent moral compass.

Although this book highlights the peaceful, harmonious friendship between the Ajapa (Tortoise) and Ako (Great Heron) at the beginning, that friendship was tested because of Tutu's lack of self-restraint. After falling from the sky, Ajapa's action left an undeniable legacy of a cracked shell on the back of all tortoises.

I wrote this story to preserve the oral story that elders used to share with me and many other fellow kids growing up in my African community when we gathered in our compounds roasting corn on the cob under the stars.

This book is dedicated to our elders and ancestors. Some of the proceeds will go to STEM and STEAM initiatives in Africa.



Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palmetto PublishingISBN-13:9798822903227ISBN-10:8822903226UPC:9798822903227Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Animals, Legends, Myths, FablesBook Topic:Turtles & Tortoises, AfricanSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7Product ID:SCZGRB2RA0
Olufade, Ayo: - My name is Dr. Ayo Olufade (Ph.D.). I am a STEM Instructor in middle and high school, an Adjunct Professor in College, Research Scientist, an Entrepreneur, and soon to be an author. Science has always been my lifelong passion; now, integrated STEM education is a passion of mine. Throughout my professional career, I have emphasized continuous learning to keep pace with emerging methodologies, processes, and technologies in the STEM fields. My emphasis has been on establishing myself as an expert in designing STEM-oriented curriculum and executing research-based projects that is inclusive and provide equity to meet the learning needs of my diverse student population. I hope to document this story shared with me a long time ago, and I hope it can inspire whoever reads this children's book to commit to friendship, loyalty, and self-restraint.
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

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