"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to sea turtles. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs describe how a green sea turtle grows up.

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book about sea turtles treats researchers and marine animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these remarkable ocean reptiles. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Hawaiian legend about the sea turtle"--

"Introduces the reader to sea turtles."--

Explores the leatherback sea turtle's natural history and recounts the extraordinary efforts by scientists trying to save them.

For over 200 million years, sea turtles have swum throughout Earth's oceans. Rarely leaving their watery homes, these incredible reptiles have long fascinated people. Readers will discover how sea turtles crawl onto beaches to lay their eggs, why they are so graceful underwater but sluggish on land, and how their shells help protect them from harm.

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

Text and color photos present an informative portrait of sea turtles, covering their traits as reptiles; their unique characteristics, including shells and flippers; their habitats and movements; and their reproduction.

With simple text and full-color photographs, highlights the behaviors and life cycle of sea turtles. Includes a glossary.