Look Out for Turtles!

Look Out for Turtles!
Author: Melvin Berger
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1992-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0060225408

Turtles are among the oldest living creatures in the world. They have been on earth for nearly 200 million years! In Look Out for Turtles! readers will discover why these creatures have survived so long. Hard shells protect many turtles from harm. Colorful markings on their shells help some turtles to blend in with their surroundings. Different kinds of turtles can live almost anywhere on land or sea and can eat many kinds of plants and animals...Today turtles must struggle to. survive. They are hunted, and threatened by pollution. There is less and less open space for turtles to live in. If turtles are going to be around for another 200 million years, they are going to need our help!

Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!

Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!
Author: April Pulley Sayre
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2010
Genre: Animal rescue
ISBN: 1580891489

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.

Why Do Sea Turtles Look Like They Are Crying?

Why Do Sea Turtles Look Like They Are Crying?
Author: Jennifer Shand
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2017-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684441056

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Why do sea turtles look like they are crying? Come along on an underwater adventure and have fun learning the special things about sea creatures that help them survive in the ocean.

Look Out for Turtles!

Look Out for Turtles!
Author: Melvin Berger
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9780785775638

Describes the remarkable turtle, which can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, range in size from tiny to gigantic, and live longer than any other animal

A Place for Turtles

A Place for Turtles
Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1682630978

Turtles outlived the dinosaurs, but today they are one of the most threatened species of vertebrae on Earth. How can we help? In simple yet engaging language, acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart showcases twelve types of North American turtles, from the familiar box turtle to the majestic loggerhead turtle. Her clear narrative shows the threats these turtles face, and informative sidebars describe a wide variety of efforts to save them. Featuring glorious full-color illustrations by Higgins Bond and range maps for each turtle, this is a perfect choice for budding young scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers. This nonfiction picture book is part of a prize-winning series designed to inform young readers about a wide range of environmental issues and to present ways people can help protect animals and their natural habitats.

When Turtles Fly

When Turtles Fly
Author: Nikki Stone
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2010-01-26
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1600378013

Olympic skiing champion Nikki Stone shares her own inspirational story and those of Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Young, Lindsey Vonn, Lester Holt, and others . . . Did you know you have better odds at winning the lottery than an Olympic medal? To bring home one of those coveted medals—or achieve any great personal goal in life—you need a lot more than luck. You need a game plan. What if you could learn the secrets of success from an Olympian? A Nobel Prize winner? A Fortune 500 CEO? Along with anecdotes from her own dramatic journey, Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone has compiled a treasure trove of compelling stories to illustrate each step on the path to success. She’s gathered humorous, heartwarming and hugely inspirational tales from some of today’s most brilliant business leaders, scientists, soldiers, inventors, philanthropists, musicians, athletes and entrepreneurs . . . a host of people whose very names epitomize achievement. “Even after my many successful years in business and politics, I was still able to gain a great deal of inspiration and helpful advice from Nikki Stone and her incredible contributors.” —Mitt Romney, business executive and former presidential candidate “These inspirational stories and lessons will challenge readers to overcome their personal obstacles to success and encourage them to achieve their potential.” —Dick Marriott, chairman Host Hotels and Resorts

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles
Author: James R. Spotila
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2004-11-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0801880076

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

Look Out! It's Turtle Titan!

Look Out! It's Turtle Titan!
Author: Steve Murphy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Heroes
ISBN: 9781590548356

Michelangelo decides he wants to be a superhero, and April O¿Neil helps him out.

Turtle Crossing

Turtle Crossing
Author: Rick Chrustowski
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2006-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780805074987

Discusses the life cicle of a female painted turtle.

Saving Turtles

Saving Turtles
Author: Sue Carstairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780228105176

A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles. Turtles have been around for 220 million years -- longer than dinosaurs. But now their time might be running out. And their biggest threat is us! There are more than 300 species worldwide and half of these are threatened with extinction. Freshwater, marine and land turtles all face the same threats, whether it is habitat loss, pollution, harvesting by the pet trade or road and fishing fatalities. In this fully illustrated book, veterinarian Dr. Sue Carstairs reveals what steps young readers can take to help turtles that they might find injured at the side of the road or next to waterways. When injured turtles are brought into her hospital needing medical attention, Carstairs describes the amazing behind-the-scenes workings of how she repairs shattered shells, broken jaws and injured skulls, nursing severely injured turtles back to health. Topics covered in Saving Turtles include: A behind-the-scenes look at the medical procedures used to heal injured turtles How eggs are harvested, incubated and hatched Raising and releasing baby turtles Tagging and tracking turtles in the wild Conservation efforts worldwide to save some species from extinction Steps you can take to help turtles survive.