Washoe County Library System

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.

Discusses the prehistoric ancestors, evolution, modern species, life cycle, and endangered status of sea turtles.

Describes how sea turtles develop from eggs to hatchlings to adult turtles, and tells why they are endangered and what individuals can do to help protect them.

"Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves ocean animals. Guess What: Flying Flippers: Sea Turtle provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the sea turtle lives....

"Readers will learn about marine turtles--their life cycles, diets, young, habitats, and reasons why they are endangered animals"--Provided by publisher.

"The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren't just soaking up the sun. They're protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what's going on and help save the sea turtles?" --

Describes the life cycle and characteristics of leatherback sea turtles, including physical and environmental threats to the species.

Follows one green sea turtle for twenty years as she travels around the Indian Ocean and returns to her birthplace on Raine Island to lay eggs that will produce a new generation of sea turtles.