turtles

A young child is filled with awe and wonder at the arrival of sea turtles on a Florida beach near his home.

Presents color-illustrated profiles of 190 turtle and tortoise species from around the world, grouped geographically, covering their habitats, distribution, characteristics, and threats to their survival.

A young girl examines several different kinds of turtles as she looks for one that would make a good pet. Includes photographs and a word list.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of a variety of large turtles, including the green sea turtle, leatherback, and Galapagos tortoise.

John and his little sister Sally await a surprise from Mom and Dad, and it ends up being a turtle they learn how to take care of without causing it harm. Presents activities for turtle owners and advice from a veterinarian.

Holly must solve the puzzle of an old legend if she and the other mermaids are to stop the toxic waste leaking from a wrecked ship, threatening a family of turtles living nearby, and get back to their vital mission for Queen Neptuna.

As they are startled by the activities of other nearby creatures, the number of turtles on a log in a pond decreases from ten to one.

Frog learns how to share his best friend, Turtle, with the other animals.

Illustrations and simple text describe how green turtles migrate from their feeding grounds in order to lay eggs which will hatch into baby turtles.

A simple description of the physical characteristics and behavior of turtles.