sea turtles

Junior explorers Will and Jacklyn join Fabien Cousteau and local conservationists in Hawaii on their mission to rescue endangered sea turtles, while also encountering a variety of wildlife among the coral reefs of Molokini Bay.

"After a baby sea turtle breaks out of its egg, it has to dig its way out of the sandy nest. Then, the baby sea turtle and its many little brothers and sisters crawl to the ocean. Follow along with the sea turtle as it swims for the first time, finds its own food, and dives to deeper waters. Simple text paired with . . . pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the threats to and protections of sea turtles"--Provided by publisher.

After discovering Wind Rider, an abandoned magical sailboat, Max and Sofia arrive on a beach in Hawaii where, with new friend Laila, they rescue newly-hatched sea turtles. Includes facts about sea turtles.

Sea turtles are some of the oldest animals on Earth. They have lived in Earth's oceans for about 100 million years. Find out more in Sea Turtles, one of the titles in the Creatures of the Sea series.

Junior explorers Will and Jacklyn join Fabien Cousteau and local conservationists in Hawaii on their mission to rescue endangered sea turtles, while also encountering a variety of wildlife among the coral reefs of Molokini Bay.

Introduces early readers to sea turtles, describing their physical features, what they eat, where they live and how they care for their young.

"Young readers will witness . . . as a baby loggerhead hatches from its shell. With nothing but the light of the moon to act as a guide, readers will follow the newborn turtles' harrowing attempts to outpace a series of predators on their march toward the glistening shore. After only narrowly avoiding hungry crabs, owls, and foxes, the turtle rides ocean waves to a calm clearing. Following a moment of peace in the still ocean water, the turtle joins the rest of its pack on a dive into the moonlit sea to continue the voyage home"--Publisher.

"Baby turtle hatchlings make their way to the ocean. It's a summer evening on a beach, and the moon hides behind clouds, giving the babies a chance to make it to the sea before the seagulls get them. The night is full of lightning and thunder. The hatchlings try to huddle safely, but they are lost, until a small girl with a flashlight guides them and other humans create a safe path to the ocean"--Provided by publisher.