Sea Turtles - Our Wild World Author:Lorraine A. Jay About This Book: If a child wants to know about sea turtles, this is the book to own. All seven species are described and pictured. Kids will discover many things about sea turtles like: Do they have teeth? What's a carapace? How big is a hatchling? What is la arribada? How many eggs are in a clutch? And much more. — Many mysteries of sea turtles... more » are explained in the text and "Fun Facts." The accompanying illustrations and photographs are excellent. The index makes an easy reference. Readers will also learn more about sea turtles from the reference list of internet sites.
Our Wild World Series: This brand new children's series includes volumes on animal species from around the world. In a fun way, each book brings to life the natural history and life cycle information kids love to read about-like where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young, and much more. The up-close photographs and detailed illustrations show the animals in their natural habitats. Also included are "Fun Facts," an index, and a list of internet sites for discovering even more about Our Wild World. Highlights: Sea turtles live in all the oceans of the world-five species are found near the US, one is found only in the tropics, and one is found only near Australia. Provides the latest research findings in an easy-to-read format. Sea turtles are a popular subject in schools, especially because most are endangered. Ideal for children 8-12. Teaches nature conservation and makes learning about animals fun. Uses a durable softcover format that includes color photos and illustrations. Includes index and internet site list.« less