Green Sea Turtles

Children's Literature

Green Sea Turtles get their name from the green color of their body fat. The top of their shells is black, and the underside is yellow, making it very difficult for anything to see them directly above or below. This book is full of fascinating facts about the green sea turtle. The first part of the book talks about the turtle's characteristics, the habitat, what it eats, how much fully grown turtles weigh, etc. The second part of the book describes the reasons that the turtle was becoming extinct, and the things that are being done to protect the turtle, and help the species to continue to grow. A child who is interested in wildlife will enjoy the book, but a child who is interested in endangered species, and environmental protection will find the book fascinating. The photographs in the book are amazing. Through the photographs the young reader can watch the turtles in a variety of environments. This is a volume in the "Returning Wildlife" series. 2004, KidHaven Press, Ages 8 to 12.
—Nicole Peterson