Catalog Search Results
1) Sea turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them." --
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Toy Sooner has dealt with enough rough waves in her troubled past. It's only been through the enduring love of a close-knit group of women on this tiny island that she's finally started to find her footing. But as new challenges in her career arise for this young single mother, the choices and demons of her past will catch up to her. Soon Toy will learn that, like the steadfast sea turtles she cares for, a mother must find the strength within...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation-and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi-the...
4) Sea turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to sea turtles through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
Author
Series
Wind riders ; 1
Language
English
Description
After discovering Wind Rider, an abandoned magical sailboat, Max and Sofia arrive on a beach in Hawaii where, with new friend Laila, they rescue newly-hatched sea turtles. Includes facts about sea turtles. - source not specified.
Author
Language
English
Description
The photo journal of "Carolina," a critically ill loggerhead sea turtle, as she is cared for and nursed back to health at the Sea Turtle Hospital. Just like hospitalized children, Carolina goes through a variety of emotions and procedures during her care, recovery process, and her eventual release back to her home- the ocean.
Author
Series
Class critters ; 1
Language
English
Description
"Tally Tuttle, a shy, new-in-town second-grader, magically transforms into a turtle on the first day of school, and in order to transform back to herself she must learn how to come out of her shell both literally and figuratively. Includes ten fun facts about painted turtles."--
9) Turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet turtles through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
10) Turtles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet turtle"--
11) Snapping turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers describes the physical features and behaviors of snapping turtles. Includes picture glossary and index"--
12) Sea turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to sea turtles. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
13) Turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces turtles to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
14) Giant tortoises
Author
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to giant tortoises. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"When acclaimed naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife artist Matt Patterson arrive at Turtle Rescue League, they are greeted by hundreds of turtles recovering from injury and illness. Endangered by cars and highways, pollution and poachers, these turtles--with wounds so severe that even veterinarians would have dismissed them as fatal--are given a second chance at life. The League's founders, Natasha and Alexxia, live by one motto: Never give up on...
16) Sea turtles
Author
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a sea turtle laying her eggs, how they hatch, find their way to the sea, and grow up"--
Author
Language
English
Description
Maggie finds turtle eggs in her sandbox and decides to become a "turtle sitter" to help the baby diamondback terrapins. She watches them hatch and then raises them until they are big enough to fend for themselves. Includes "For Creative Minds" section with terrapin fun facts and turtle habitat crafts.
18) Out of my shell
Author
Language
English
Description
Normally, Olivia spends all year looking forward to her family's summer vacation in Florida. But not this year. Not when her parents have recently separated, and her father has to stay behind in Colorado. Olivia doesn't know what she'll do all summer without him. They've always been a pair, and she's never felt the same bond with her mother or younger sister. So Olivia plans to spend the summer laying low, and trying to ignore the hurt gnawing at...
20) The islanders
Author
Series
Islanders ; 1
Language
English
Description
"Spending the summer with his grandmother on South Carolina's Dewees Island, eleven-year-old Jake finds two friends who are also struggling with family issues and together they try to save a sea turtle nest from predators." --
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request