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What if you wished you were a sea turtle and then you became one? Could you eat like a sea turtle? Sleep like a sea turtle? Spend most of your life underwater? And would you want to? Find out! This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. Ranger Rick...
2) Sea turtles
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Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.
4) Sea turtles
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[2017]
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English
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Looks at how sea turtles migrate to find food and lay eggs.
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[2024]
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English
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"Did you know that leatherback turtles can weigh up to two thousand pounds? Or that the Florida softshell turtle can breathe through its snout and its skin? Turtles have been around for millions of years and we're still learning more about them! With simple language and vivid photographs, Totally Turtles! is perfect for emerging readers curious about turtles and how they have managed to adapt, survive, and thrive for so long"-- Provided by publisher....
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2023.
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"A beautifully illustrated first guide to green sea turtles from marine biologist Carlee Jackson"-- Provided by publisher.
"Join turtle expert Carlee Jackson as she explains how green sea turtles keep seagrass beds healthy by "mowing" them, and how some species of fish like to hitch a ride on their shells." -- Back cover.
10) Sea turtles
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c2000
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Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the seven species of sea turtles, and discusses their endangered status
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2019.
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"The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren't just soaking up the sun. They're protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what's going on and help save the sea turtles?" -- from Amazon.com
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"In 2015, a team of researchers carefully removed a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nostril off the coast of Costa Rica. The disturbing incident, which was captured on video, went viral, leading to corporate straw bans around the world. In this evocative book, the marine biologist behind the camera, Christine Figgener, recounts her own life spent studying and protecting sea turtles. Figgener describes patrolling the beach at night, swimming with...
16) Saving Sunshine
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2023.
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English
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"It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab. It's even harder when you're constantly fighting your sibling--and Zara and Zeeshan really can't stand each other. During a family trip to Florida, when the bickering, shoving, and insults reach new heights of chaos, their parents sentence them to the worst possible fate--each other's company! But when the twins find an ailing turtle, it presents a rare...
18) Turtles
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[2016]
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English
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"Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This Level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!"--Provided by publisher.
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2025.
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English
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Nellie the sea turtle hatches on a beach with her siblings, who eagerly race into the ocean. However, Nellie is scared of the loud, deep, and unknown ocean and stays on the sand. As night falls and it gets too cold for her, she realizes that beyond the scary waves, a whole new world awaits her, encouraging her to take the leap.
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[2022]
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"Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace"-- Provided by publisher.
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