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Describes the life of sea turtles including their form and function, their transition from land to sea and back again, and their relationship with humans.

Examines the birth and care of sea turtles, including how they escape from the nest, why they run when they make it out of the nest, and where mother sea turtles lay their eggs.

A newborn loggerhead turtle pops out of its shell to join the rest of the hatchlings as they make their very first journey from glistening beach to shimmering sea. Using the light of the moon to act as a guide to the safety of the water, the hatchlings must avoid a number of hungry predators while crossing the sand. Follow these cute little turtles as they embark on a unique and exciting adventure and discover the beauty and dangers of their brand-new...

Sammy the sea turtle and his friends create a plan to escape a ship that is transporting them to Dubai to become part of an aquarium show.

A rocking narrative ballad with an upswing tropical beat and an upbeat message about friendship and a child's deep bond with nature. A newborn sea turtle, whose instinct is to "follow the moon" to find the ocean, is drawn instead by a glittering mirrored ball in a crowded danceclub. He is rescued by a young boy who helps him learn to listen to the voice inside his head.

Nim loves her island home and the animals she shares it with even while her scientist father is away doing research, but trouble is on the way.

Explores the leatherback sea turtle's natural history and recounts the efforts being made by scientists trying to save them. Dr. Kimberly Stetwart, also known as the Turtle Lady of St. Kitts, is already waiting at midnight when an 800-pound leatherback sea turtle crawls out of the Caribbean surf and onto the sandy beach. The mother turtle has a vital job to do: dig a nest in which she will lay eggs that will hatch into part of the next generation...

This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn't shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.