Powerful flippers flap … Bony shell glistens … Meet the sea turtle! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and marine animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these remarkable ocean reptiles. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the ocean animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Hawaiian legend about the sea turtle adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.
Powerful flippers flap … Bony shell glistens … Meet the sea turtle! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and marine animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these remarkable ocean reptiles. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the ocean animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Hawaiian legend about the sea turtle adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.
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