Orem Library

Photographs and text present interesting facts about turtles.

Introduces turtles, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and the type of care they require if they are to be kept as a pet.

Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explains the astonishing ways turtles cope with their environment, explores the debate on their origins and describes the latest discoveries about their often surprising lives. Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explores the threats face around the world. on land and sea, and the efforts being made to conserve them. Fostering awareness about these unique and threatened creatures is among the main goals of this book.

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.

Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but, with fairness in mind, they decide to leave it be, until night falls and one of the turtles changes its mind.

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.