Sea Turtle Book List

Turtle Books Description

National Geographic Readers: Sea Turtles

By: Laura Marsh

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426308531/ref=as_li_tf_il?

ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1426308531&linkCode=as2&tag=oraareora-20

“Who could resist celebrating sea turtles? They may seem like lazy ocean reptiles

drifting with the oceans’ currents, but they are actually long-distance swimmers that spend their entire lives searching for food and a mate. What’s more, they come with

their own built-in GPS, returning to the exact beach where they were born to lay their own eggs. Kids will learn all about these tranquil and mysterious animals

through brilliant photography and illustrations, plus the trusted and distinctive

content you love from NG Kids!”

-Amazon

Sea Turtles

By: Gail Gibbons

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/082341373X/ref=as_li_tf_il?

ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=082341373X&linkCode=as2&tag=oraareora-20

The book Sea Turtles goes into detail about the characteristics and the lifestyles of the

eight different types of sea turtles. The book describes the similarities and differences of all of the sea turtles. The book Sea Turtles

discusses their shells, colors and their different behaviors. It contains watercolor

pictures and discusses the effects of humans on sea turtle’s survival.

One Tiny Turtle: Read and Wonder

By: Nicola Davies

“Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs — the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763623113/ref=as_li_tf_il?

ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0763623113&linkCode=as2&tag=oraareora-20

Davies's lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle's odyssey.”

-Amazon

The Tale of Eartha the Sea Turtle

By: Dan Bodenstien

http://www.amazon.com/The-Tale-Eartha-Sea-Turtle/dp/0984322809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403012956&sr=8-

1&keywords=the+tale+of+eartha+the+sea+turtle

“Based on the true story of a loggerhead sea turtle name Eartha, this enchanted tale

tells the story of a young sea turtle who finds help in the last place she expected. Through colorful imagery it helps children learn how important it is to help animals

who become injured due to man's negligence.”

-Amazon

Sea Turtles: Seven Beautiful Creatures of the Sea

By: Lynn Simone

http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Turtles-Beautiful-Creatures-Childrens-ebook/dp/B00EUJLHMM/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403013441&sr=1-

9&keywords=sea+turtles

Sea Turtles: Seven Beautiful Creatures of the Sea is a fictional book that contains real photographs of all of the seven sea turtles. It is educational with fun facts that keep the

students engaged and interested while teaching them about all of the different types of sea turtles. This book offers a

background of all seven sea turtles known to man focusing on the important

information while making it short enough to keep students' attention.

Sea Turtle (A Day in the Life: Sea Animals)

Sea Turtle (A Day in the Life: Sea Animals) focuses on life beneath the waves. With its'

By: Louise Spilsbury

http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Turtle-Day-Life-Animals/dp/1432940082/ref=sr_1_11?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403023253&sr=1-11&keywords=sea+turtles

descriptive photographs and details, the book focuses on the ways that the turtles

eat, sleep, and move. This descriptive book allows students to be a part of the ocean while focusing on the daily lives of sea

turtles.

Sea Turtles (Under the Sea)

By; Carol K. Lindeen

http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Turtles-Under-Carol-Lindeen/dp/0736851135/ref=sr_1_6?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403023253&sr=1-6&keywords=sea+turtles

This book goes into great detail about their physical characteristics including their shells, behavioral details, and how they migrate. This book will give my students

more research-based facts about sea turtles and how they live. The book is easy enough

for students to read independently while giving them the information they need.

Into the Sea

By: Brenda Z. Guiberson

http://www.amazon.com/Into-Sea-Brenda-Z-Guiberson/dp/0805064818/ref=sr_1_13?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403024815&sr=1-13&keywords=sea+turtles

Into the Sea focuses on the fragile life cycle of the endangered sea turtles. This book

shows amazing pictures of a female turtle's life as she tries to survive the many obstacles that sea turtles encounter

including man's negligence to mother nature. It goes into great detail of how this female laid her eggs at the exact beach she

was born at and touches the life of every student that reads this book.

Sea Turtles Up Close

By: Jennifer Nolan “Sea Turtles Up Close takes you on an

http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Turtles-Close-Jennifer-Nolan/dp/1467505722/ref=sr_1_22?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403025367&sr=1-22&keywords=sea+turtles

amazing journey into the fascinating world of the sea turtle. Brilliantly transforming

from surface to sea creature over the course of 235 million years, these animals have a mystique and magnetism like none

other. From their ability to migrate thousands of miles, to their unique anatomy, they are nothing short of

sensational. Through Jim Abernethy s captivating photographs and Jennifer Nolan s inspirational writing, readers will deepen their appreciation for the seven sea turtle species, better understand the important

role they play in our coastal ecosystem, and realize the choice is clear we must protect

these amazing creatures while we still can.”

-Amazon

I’ll Follow the Moon written by Stephanie Lisa Tara and illustrated by

Lee Edward Fodi

http://www.amazon.com/Ill-Follow-Moon-Honoree-Chocolate/dp/ 0989433404 /ref=sr_1_1?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402585238&sr=1-1&keywords=sea+turtle+books+for+kids

This book would be a wonderful resource for teaching students a lesson on sea turtle hatchlings. The book makes great use of

literary devices, such as rhyme, alliteration, onomotapea, and refrain, as the young hatchling makes its journey from egg to sea. While meeting other hatchlings and

experiencing his amazing new senses, the sea turtle hatchling tells his mother all along the way “I’m coming Mama…”

Why Do Sea Turtles Look Like They are Crying? by Jennifer Shand

“Why do sea turtles look like they are crying sometimes? Is it because they just got a

boo-boo? No, that is silly! Sea turtles get too much salt in their bodies from the salty

ocean water, so they get rid of all the extra salt by excreting it out of special glands

near their eyes! Come along on an underwater adventure and have fun

http://www.amazon.com/Turtles-Look-Like-They-Crying/dp/1486702058

learning the special things about sea creatures that help them survive the large

ocean filled with so many creatures.”-Amazon

The Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle

by Bobbie Kalman

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Cycle-Sea-Turtle/dp/0778706826/ref=sr_1_5?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403203535&sr=1-5&keywords=sea+turtles+for+kids

“Describes how sea turtles develop from eggs to hatchlings to adult turtles, and tells

why they are endangered and what individuals can do to help protect them.” -

Amazon

Seaturtles: Kid's Book About Sea Turtles, Sea Turtles Species, Seaturtle

Pictures & Curious, Intriguing & Amazingly Funny Seaturtle Facts For

Kids by Kate Cruise

http://www.amazon.com/Seaturtles-Seaturtle-Pictures-Intriguing-Amazingly/dp/1494461374/ref=sr_1_7?

“This book will take your child through a journey of fun facts, amazing discoveries, curious and intriguing stories about sea turtles, and hilarious pictures about sea

turtles. You will find some interesting revelations & secrets you probably never heard about sea turtles. Some myths and truths, and other curious stuff about sea

turtles that children just find cool and groovy to know are also included.” -

Amazon

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403203294&sr=1-7&keywords=sea+turtles+for+kids

The Incredible Life of the Sea Turtle: Exploring Our Incredible World Series

by Mark Smith

http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Life-Sea-Turtle-Exploring/dp/149429737X/ref=sr_1_10?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403203294&sr=1-10&keywords=sea+turtles+for+kids

“Parents and children get ready to live life through the eyes of one sea turtle. The

incredible life starts in the warm cozy egg, and ends in adulthood when the full grown

sea turtle crawls back to the very same beach where it was born to lay its own eggs. It all comes full circle in this heartwarming

book about the sea turtle and their incredible life's journey.”-Amazon

Sea Turtle Rescue Paperback

by Eric L Douglas

http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Turtle-Rescue-Eric-Douglas/dp/1490559647/ref=sr_1_11?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403203294&sr=1-11&keywords=sea+turtles+for+kids

“When an injured sea turtle shows up near their home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Jayne and Marie, along with their friends Javier and Monique, search the beach to find the turtle’s nest and protect it from danger. They know the time is getting short and if they don’t find it soon, the eggs might not get a chance to hatch. Sea Turtle Rescue is written for children 6-9-years-old with illustrations drawn by elementary school students. The story is exciting but also includes information on how to protect sea turtles and their nests.”-Amazon

Turtle Bay Paperback

by Saviour Pirotta

“Old Jiro-San sits on the beach listening to the wind, sweeping the sand with a broom, and waiting, always waiting. Some people

think he is a little strange, but Taro is fascinated by the old wise man and his wonderful secrets. And when Jiro-San reveals that some special friends —

Japanese sea turtles that are ready to lay their eggs — are on their way to the beach,

Taro and his sister Yuko help Jiro-San

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Bay-Saviour-Pirotta/dp/1845074114/ref=sr_1_28?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403204770&sr=1-28&keywords=sea+turtles+for+kids

prepare for them. Based on a true story, this charming picture book features an

endnote about sea turtles and an endorsement by the leader of Marine Turtle

Research Program at the United States National Marine Fisheries Service.” -Amazon

Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! by April Pulley Sayre

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Watch-April-Pulley-Sayre/dp/1580891497/ref=sr_1_1?

s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403204567&sr=11&keywords=Turtle%2C+Turtle%2C+Watch+Out%21

”Dangers threaten the survival of sea turtles at every stage of their lives. In this newly illustrated version of a 2000 book of

the same title, beautiful pictures in watercolor, gouache, and pastels illustrate

many of these risky situations, and the narrative describes how people are working

to minimize these threats. The title is repeated on many of the double-page

descriptions: a new hatchling is attracted to the porch light—"Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!

Small hands switch off the light," so that the baby turtle changes direction away from the

house and toward the moonlight on the water. Other dangers are natural—the night herons and raccoons alert to the scrambling

hatchlings, hungry fish awaiting the tiny babies tumbling in the currents. People's

life-saving actions are described or shown, e.g., reaching out of a boat into the water to

retrieve a plastic bag that could choke a feeding turtle. The illustrations are soft-toned but dramatically interpret such

dangers as the looming cat on the beach, menacing sharks, and confining fishing

nets. A two-page description of how people throughout the world are helping the seven

endangered species of sea turtles survive and the thumbnail sketches of these species provide background. A good read-aloud or

read-along choice for environmental awareness.”- Frances E. Millhouser, formerly

at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA

Sea Turtles (Blastoff! Readers: Ocean’s Alive) by Ann

Herrigeshttp://www.amazon.com/Sea-Turtles-Blastoff-Readers-Oceans/dp/160014022X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?

ie=UTF8&qid=1403803940&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Sea+Turtles+ocean+alive+book

“The large, color photographs in this series will captivate early readers. Every page offers brief sentences with frequently

occurring common words to support early reading. Each volume begins with a table of contents and ends with a glossary of new or scientific words that also appear in boldface

throughout the text. Every page supports learning through vivid photographs and

easily read text. This series proffers both informational content about sea creatures

and a structural introduction to book navigation. With the repetition throughout the series of, not only the frequently used common words, but also lessons in how to use a reference book, early readers should

be masters of basic nonfiction book navigation while learning interesting facts, with words and pictures, about life in the ocean. Glossary. Index. Recommended.”-

Library Media Connection

Fun Facts About Turtles! by Carmen Bredeson

“The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread . . . these volumes will be of interest to young

readers.”-The Horn Book Guide

”If nothing else, check out the fabulous photographs of turtles in this volume . . .

The text is simple with large, bold headings

http://www.amazon.com/Facts-About-Turtles-Reptiles-Amphibians/dp/0766035956/ref=sr_1_1?

ie=UTF8&qid=1403804105&sr=8-1&keywords=Fun+Facts+About+Turtles%21

outlining the subject of each page . . . [book] is exceedingly simplistic and perfect for use with early elementary students.” -

Library Media Connection

Baby Turtle’s Tale by Elle J. Mcguinness

“The book, "Baby Turtle's Tale" is about a baby turtle that was hatched a day late, and

journeys on to his family. But during his journey home, he encounters other

creatures of the sea: some are friendly and some are dangerous. 1. The book itself is

very sturdy so it will endure much abuse by the kids. 2. Illustrations are rich and

colorful. 3. The book includes "ani-motion technology" that parts of the drawing

"moves" when you flap the page, which is very catchy for kids (for me too)! Nicely

done. 4. At the end of the book, it teaches some basic facts about the sea turtles and what we could do to help their existence. This portion is very educational, making

kids understand their natural surroundings and importance of our responsibility to keep

them. Overall, my kids liked the book and was educational for them as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Turtles-Tale-Elle-Mcguinness/dp/0740781022/ref=sr_1_1?

ie=UTF8&qid=1403804226&sr=8-1&keywords=Baby+Turtle%E2%80%99s+Tale

Recommended!”- Richard R. Blake

Pre-test/Post-testName: ____________________________________________Date:______________

1. Which one of these pictures is a SEA turtle?

A. B. C.

2. What is the term for a sea turtle’s shell?

A. Shell B. Carapace C. Scutes

3. Which body part helps sea turtles steer while swimming?

A. Front flipper B. Rear flipper C. Both

4. What are loggerhead turtles known for eating?

A. Ants B. Hamburger C. Crabs

5. Which of the following is a NATURAL threat?

A

B

C

A. B. C.

6. Which of the following is a NON-NATURAL threat?

A. B. C.

7. Where do sea turtles nest their eggs?

A. In the ocean B. In a reef C. On the beach

8. What guides hatchlings to the ocean?

A. Magnetic compass B. Their mother C. Turtle Scientists

9. Which of the following is a way you can help sea turtles?

A. Scuba dive B. Clean the beach C. Send letters in a bottle

10.Which type of sea turtle is most common in Georgia?

A. Green Sea Turtle B. Kemp’s Ridley C. Loggerhead

Answer Key1. A

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. C

8. A

9. B

10.C