An introduction to sea turtles: where they live, what they eat, how they breed and nest, and more.

From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.

Describes eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.

"Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation-and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi-the...

Explores the leatherback sea turtle's natural history and recounts the extraordinary efforts by scientists trying to save them.

A scrapbook journal explains the nesting cycle of loggerhead sea turtles and how volunteers help them, and describes the natural life along the southeastern coast, including local shore birds, shells, and the sea turtle hospital.

Something Fishy finds Mark and the gang at Woods Hole Aquarium and children learn to draw a school of fish and a sea star. A Day at the Aquarium sees Mark return to Woods Hole and children learn to draw a fun seal and a sea turtle.

Text and photographs describe how a green sea turtle grows up.