rare reptiles

For millions of years, green sea turtles migrated long distances through the world's oceans. This gentle giant has played an important role in keeping oceans healthy. Unfortunately, green sea turtle populations were severely harmed by human actions in recent centuries. This book explores the history of the green sea turtle as it became endangered, as well as how conservation efforts allowed the turtle's population to rise once again. Amazing photographs of green sea turtles are paired with engaging text and graphic organizers to allow readers to understand the importance of green sea turtle conservation. This book will inspire its readers to do their part to conserve endangered species-including the green sea turtle.

"Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix by invasive species brought by colonizing farmers, these lizards are now only found on surrounding islands in the US Virgin Islands. Readers learn that a day in a life of a woman scientist can be anything but boring. Co-author Nicole F. Angeli is the Lizard Lady--can she help save these animals?"--.

Provides information about various turtles and ways to support their survival.

The Gal?pagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands' namesakes--the giant tortoises--as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark relief the paradoxical, and impossible, goal of conserving species by trying to restore a past state of prehistoric evolution.

"A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light"--Provided by publisher.

A look at iguanas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their dewlaps, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their protected status in the world today.

A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light.

Explores the behaviors, anatomy, and habitats of iguanas. Also discusses their relationship with humans and conservation status. Features color photographs and a glossary.

"A look at iguanas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their dewlaps, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their protected status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"A book about loggerhead sea turtles, and a girl's attempts to help save their babies from man-made light."--.