A Place for Turtles
Title | A Place for Turtles PDF eBook |
Author | Melissa Stewart |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-04-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1682630978 |
Turtles outlived the dinosaurs, but today they are one of the most threatened species of vertebrae on Earth. How can we help? In simple yet engaging language, acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart showcases twelve types of North American turtles, from the familiar box turtle to the majestic loggerhead turtle. Her clear narrative shows the threats these turtles face, and informative sidebars describe a wide variety of efforts to save them. Featuring glorious full-color illustrations by Higgins Bond and range maps for each turtle, this is a perfect choice for budding young scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers. This nonfiction picture book is part of a prize-winning series designed to inform young readers about a wide range of environmental issues and to present ways people can help protect animals and their natural habitats.
A Home for Little Turtle
Title | A Home for Little Turtle PDF eBook |
Author | Ariane Chottin |
Publisher | Reader's Digest Association |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780895774200 |
A turtle is unhappy with her shell until a snail helps her appreciate its advantages.
Where Should Turtle Be?
Title | Where Should Turtle Be? PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Ring |
Publisher | Arbordale Publishing |
Pages | 18 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1607180545 |
Little turtle was lost. Free from his egg, he climbed out into big, new world. Lost and alone, he wondered where did he really belong? He needed help, but where could he turn? Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.
National Geographic Readers: Sea Turtles
Title | National Geographic Readers: Sea Turtles PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Marsh |
Publisher | National Geographic Society |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2012-07-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1426311818 |
Who could resist celebrating sea turtles? They may seem like lazy ocean reptiles drifting with the oceans’ currents, but they are actually long-distance swimmers that spend their entire lives searching for food and a mate. What’s more, they come with their own built-in GPS, returning to the exact beach where they were born to lay their own eggs. Kids will learn all about these tranquil and mysterious animals through brilliant photography and illustrations, plus the trusted and distinctive content you love from NG Kids!
Follow the Moon Home
Title | Follow the Moon Home PDF eBook |
Author | Philippe Cousteau |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 49 |
Release | 2016-04-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1452154120 |
"A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light."--
The Book of Honu
Title | The Book of Honu PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Bennett |
Publisher | |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2008-08-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Drawing on twenty years experience observing green turtles, the authors describe turtle behaviour and explain how to find them from shore and while snorkelling, kayaking and diving. Over the years, they have closely followed individual animals and recorded their movements and behaviour.
Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!
Title | Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! PDF eBook |
Author | April Pulley Sayre |
Publisher | Charlesbridge Publishing |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Animal rescue |
ISBN | 1580891489 |
From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.