Changes in Latitudes
Changes in Latitudes

Author: Will Hobbs

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-06-30

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1439116342

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Trouble In Paradise Sixteen-year-old Travis is looking for a good time. A vacation in Mexico with his mother, sister, and little brother might cramp his style, but he's willing to take that risk for a chance to cruise the beaches. Travis soon discovers that even with his headphones and shades, he can't completely cut himself off from his family's problems. He begins to understand why his father didn't come with them: His mother is contemplating a divorce. Meanwhile his younger brother, Teddy, becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting some endangered sea turtles near the resort. In spite of himself, Travis is drawn into Teddy's efforts to save the turtles. But it takes a devastating tragedy beyond his imagining to shake Travis out of his cynicism -- a tragedy that will change his family forever.

Swimming With Sea Turtles
Swimming With Sea Turtles

Author: Miriam Coleman

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1404280936

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Explains how sea turtles use their flippers and fins and tells how they live in their underwater world.

Leatherback Sea Turtles
Leatherback Sea Turtles

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1467779806

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"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the leatherback sea turtle. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the turtle's life, comparing it to a similar reptile and to a very different reptile"--

Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles

Author: James R. Spotila

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2004-11-12

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0801880076

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Marine biologist James R. Spotila has spent much of his life unraveling the mysteries of these graceful creatures and working to ensure their survival. In "Sea Turtles," he offers a comprehensive and compelling account of their history and life cycle based on the most recent scientific data and suggests what we can be done to save them. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs. 0-808-8007-6$24.95 / Johns Hopkins University Press

Turtle's Song
Turtle's Song

Author: Alan Brown

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780702231537

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I am Turtle. My eyes are black, my shell is green. Wide ocean calls me, as I lie curled in the dark. Tides roar in my blood, surf pounds in my heart. A lyrical journey of the life of a Green Turtle from hatchling beneath the sand of a coral beach, through wanderings at sea, to adulthood and returning to lay eggs of its own. Award winning illustrator Kim Toft's magnificent silk painting perfectly capture the precarious life of the Green Turtle, while author Alan Brown's poignant, mythical story sounds a hymn to this ancient but now endangered creature.

Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles

Author: David Gulko

Publisher: Mutual Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566476515

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Sea turtles play a myriad of roles in the marine ecosystem. As predator an prey, competitors and hosts, and conduits for energy and nutrient movement, these amazing imperilled creatures are vital to the continued ecological balance of the seas. This book explores the ecology and natural history of sea turtles in an easy-to-read, yet comprehensive format suitable for amateurs and experts alike. Educators will find a thorough, stand-alone lesson on the intricacies of marine ecology on each page. For biologists, resource managers and policy makers, this book is an invaluable reference tool, consolidating many of the most recent theories and research surrounding sea turtle ecology. Divers will find a field guide that reaches beyond simple identification, to understanding. For conservationists and eco-tourism operators, here is an in-depth exploration of the important roles sea turtles play in natural ecosystems, and the ways in which we can ensure their continued survival. And for the budding naturalist in us all, this book offers a look into the hidden lives and struggles of one of the world's most beloved, fabled animals.

The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume I
The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume I

Author: Peter L. Lutz

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-12-06

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1351411292

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Sea turtles have existed for millions of years, making them fascinating subjects of study. In the last 20 years, the science of sea turtle biology has expanded at an exponential rate, leading to major advances in many areas. This book synthesizes the results of these advances and focuses on how these endangered marine reptiles operate in, adapt to, and are dependent upon particular features of their marine environment. New technology in data gathering, such as DNA analyses, remote sensing, and physiological monitoring techniques, has led to a much greater understanding of the biology of the sea turtle at all stages of their life history.

Turtle Summer
Turtle Summer

Author: Mary Alice Monroe

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing

Published: 2007-03-27

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1607180162

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A mother's journal of a summer spent with her daughter on an island among loggerhead turtles.

Billy the Sea Turtle
Billy the Sea Turtle

Author: Annabelle Bennett

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1456637428

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Billy the Sea Turtle will delight kids of all ages with an endearing story and message about protecting sea life. Meet Billy, a newly hatched sea turtle who loves to swim and explore. But no matter how hard he tries, Billy can never seem to swim as fast as his friends. One day, Billy washes ashore and meets a young girl who just might know how to help him speed up his swimming! Author and Illustrator Annabelle Bennett wrote this story to inspire children to cherish the ocean and protect the natural habitat it provides for sea turtles like Billy and other marine life. The light and lively story, mixed with colorful, calming watercolor pastel illustrations, make it an ideal bedtime read. Fans of popular animated films like Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, and A Turtle's Tale, will relish discovering the world through the wide blue eyes of Billy the Sea Turtle. A portion of the book sales will go to several of Annabelle's favorite charities, including oceana.org, coral.org, worldwildlife.org, and 4ocean.com.

Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles

Author: Blair E. Witherington

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0760326444

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Streamlined and equipped with flippers, sea turtles seem uniquely adapted for water-yet remain firmly attached to land, where the females lay their eggs each year. They sport the many colors of the rainbow, range in weight from 100 to 1,300 pounds, and figure in the mythology and folklore of cultures around the world. And still, they currently risk extinction. In this book, marine biologist Blair Ernest Witherington, who has devoted decades to these ancient creatures, offers readers an in-depth look into their mysterious world. Accompanied by exquisite photographs, his descriptions comprise a personal introduction to these strangely graceful marine reptiles. Detailed, lively, and up-to-date imagery tells the story of sea turtles’ distant origins, their specialized form and undersea challenges, senses and life cycle, world voyages and navigational talents—and their ecological roles. The most comprehensive overview of sea turtles to date, this book portrays each of the seven species in close-up, offering information on appearance, distribution, movements, life history, reproduction, diet, unique traits, and conservation.