Bear has fast legs. Turtle has a fast mind. Who will win the race? A fun Native American tale that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own. \nReady, set, go! \nBear will go over the ice. \nTurtle will go under the ice. \nBear runs fast. \nBut where is Turtle? \n \nWhen a quick-footed bear and a quick-witted turtle race across a frozen lake, Turtle has a secret plan to win! Written and illustrated by Mohawk author-illustrator Arihhonni David, this easy reader based on a Native American tale combines exciting storytelling and easy-to-read language. \n \nThis book has been officially leveled by using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level GradientTM leveling system. \n \nThe award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own! \n \nA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year \nA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\n