sea turtles

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.

Follows the life of a giant prehistoric sea turtle.

A turtle emerges from the sea to lay her eggs in the sand.

Follows the life of a sea turtle from its hatching on a beach, through its years in the sea, and its return to land where it lays its eggs.

Describes eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.

Eggs laid in the sand by a female sea turtle hatch into tiny turtles, which eventually grow large enough to lay their own eggs.

Photographs and text provide information about the habitat, appearance, and behavior of sea turtles. Includes a glossary and suggestions for further study.

Describes the habitat, structure, reproduction, and habits of sea turtles. Includes a chapter on the dangers they face, and what we can do to protect them.

Questions and answers provide information about a variety of turtles, including sea turtles, Galapagos tortoises, and alligator snapping turtles.

Examines the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of sea turtles and describes some of the different kinds.