Review by Booklist Review
Gr. 2^-4. Gibbons introduces sea turtles, air-breathing marine animals that have inhabited the earth since the time of the dinosaurs. She provides general information about this reptile family (including notable body characteristics, life cycle, and adaptations to life in salt water) and describes eight specific kinds of sea turtles. For each, she explains distinguishing features, diet, habitat, and size. She also discusses the problems of turtle survival and efforts by humans to protect these fascinating creatures. Gibbons' distinctive watercolor-and-ink illustrations help clarify the text and will intrigue young readers. Appended sections detail the differences between marine and land and freshwater species and offer additional sea turtle facts, making this a useful source for beginning report writers and interested browsers. --Kay Weisman
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-In these CD/book packages, Gibbons introduces each creature, describes its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and more. The watercolor illustrations help clarify the text. These titles are also available as multi-access eReadalongs ($29.95) and can be accessed by multiple concurrent users. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Simple, colorful drawings and a clear text introduce sea turtles in an understandable manner suitable for young readers. A variety of sea turtle species are shown and their similarities and differences highlighted. Humans are presented both as predators gathering turtle eggs and protectors standing watch over egg-hatching beaches. From HORN BOOK 1995, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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