Sea Turtles' Race to the Sea: A Cause and Effect Investigation

In this cause-and-effect investigation, readers follow hatchling sea turtles as they dash from nest to surf, only to confront a habitat that is rapidly disappearing under the pressure of coastal development, pollution, and climate change. The book traces the chain of events that link human activity to the turtles' declining numbers, showing how each cause creates a cascade of effects on the marine environment. Targeted at middle-grade readers, it invites students to explore the interconnected reasons behind the turtles' perilous race to the sea.