Sea Turtles [Paperback]

Gail Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

The characteristics and lifestyles of the eight different kinds.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-In simple, easy-to-understand terms, many varieties of sea turtles are described (e.g., hawksbill, loggerhead, green sea turtle, Australian flatback, leatherback) in the book by Gail Gibbons (Holiday, 1998). The text is not intimidating for beginning readers. For visual learners, Gibbons' illustrations are large, clearly identified, and an artistic delight. The accompanying tape offers an added dimension of reading-along. The narrator's delivery is expressive at a pace suitable for emergent readers. A valuable feature is a two-page spread identifying the differences between a sea turtle and a turtle. Young children will learn a great deal about turtles. Reluctant readers will benefit from the oral component. Proper pronunciation and expression will help to facilitate comprehension and the reading process. School librarians and teachers will welcome this valuable and effective program to enhance their science collection, nature studies, and environmental concerns.
Patricia Mahoney Brown, Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

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 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 30 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082341373X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823413737
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #265,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( G ) > Gibbons, Gail
  • #36 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians > Nonfiction
  • #73 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Marine Life > Nonfiction

More About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

Customer Reviews

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Turtles by Gail Gibbons, May 30, 2007

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Shae L. Leonard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea Turtles (Live Oak Readalong) (Paperback)

I use many non-fiction books by Gail Gibbons in my classroom. They are well written, and my students enjoy them

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 9, 2007

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Christi Dhabalt "reillitrevor's mom" (Ankeny, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea Turtles (Paperback)

Great learning tool and present for the teacher who loves sea turtles and Hawaii!