Books with title Leatherback Sea Turtle

Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives’ biggest challenges as soon as they’re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car! Learn more about these amazing animals, including where they live, what they eat, the many challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.

Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives’ biggest challenges as soon as they’re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car! Learn more about these amazing animals, including where they live, what they eat, the many challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the leatherback turtle. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Leatherback Turtles provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

As fall days grow darker and the sun doesnt shine as bright, leatherback sea turtles sense the change in seasons and head out to sea. They make their way to their home beaches to nest. About 100 eggs fill each hole! Readers can follow the leatherbacks as they cruise along ocean currents in this engaging title. Infographics give quick stats on the animal and their journeys. Migration maps show the travel path and main stopping points. Warning signs use iconography to call out travel dangers and obstacles. Speedometer graphics highlight top speed.

Tessa—The Leatherback Turtle is the story of a young hatchling that is abused and left to die. Tessa’s strength, determination, and the love of a marine biologist lead her to self-acceptance for who she really is.Children who have been abused find it difficult to feel they are like other children. They feel afraid, insecure and ugly. This story was written to give these children hope.

You probably have seen a pond turtle, but have you ever seen a sea turtle? Landon and the Leatherback Sea Turtle is a story of a young boy and a very large leatherback sea turtle. They have many adventures apart and together. You will follow Flip, the sea turtle, as he faces the dangers of the deep. Landon faces his own problems with his parents' divorce, adjusting to living in two different places and learning to surf. Children of all ages will find Landon and the Leatherback Sea Turtle a thrilling and informative story about a creature that lived during the dinosaur age and survived to live in today's world.