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Description
This book explores the lives of sea turtles, following their perilous journeys from the beach where they lay eggs to the ocean as hatchlings. It describes the eight species of sea turtles, their habitats, and their life cycles while examining the natural predators and human threats they face. The book also details conservation efforts aimed at protecting these endangered animals from extinction.
Quick Summary
Dive into the underwater world of one of Earth's most ancient creatures in this photo-filled guide that proves sea turtles are way cooler than any cartoon sea creature. Readers will geek out over mind-blowing facts like how some sea turtles can hold their breath for five hours, navigate thousands of miles across oceans using Earth's magnetic field, and potentially live to see 150+ birthdays. If your kid loves the National Geographic Kids visual style and crave weird nature facts like they do with the "Who Would Win?" series, they'll be obsessed with this. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 3-6 who are curious about marine life and want to understand why protecting endangered species matters.