Sea Turtles of the World (Worldlife Library) [Paperback]

Jeff Ripple (Author)

Book Description

Series: Worldlife Library

Millions of sea turtles once roamed the earth’s oceans. Within the past five centuries, trade in sea turtle meat, eggs, shells, oil, and leather has driven almost every species to the brink of extinction. Explore the world of the sea turtle in this engaging book. Learn their general characteristics, how they navigate underwater, who their predators are, what human threats exist, and where conservation efforts are being made worldwide. Jeff Ripple profiles every species of sea turtle from the loggerhead to the leatherback. More than 60 breath-taking photographs capture these fascinating creatures underwater and on land.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA. These excellent resources include everything students will need for reports: distribution, biology, behavior, historical background, conservation techniques, and future trends. All of these topics are covered in the clear, easy-to-read texts. The books are lavishly illustrated with more than 50 full-color photographs that bring these animals to vibrant life. The authors are all leading experts in their fields. Unfortunately, Humpback Whales and Tigers have no index or bibliography. They do have a short fact sheet with a recommended reading list. Despite these flaws, these titles will be well used for research and enjoyed as general reading.?Robin Deffendall, Prince William Public Library System, VA
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Review

"Sea Turtles are profiled in a general, but comprehensive way, in this very readable book. Augmenting the text are 60 excellent color photographs. Most highly recommended as an excellent introduction to the world of sea turtles." -- Wildlife Activist

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (May 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896583155
• ISBN-13: 978-0896583153
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #615,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Reptiles

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quick reference, September 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Sea Turtles of the World (Worldlife Library) (Paperback)

This book is amazingly detailed for its size. It's an ideal quick reference with fabulous photographs. If you want to learn about sea turtles with plenty of basic facts (quite a few!) and photos but not an excess of science, this is the one for you. Perfect for the layman's library.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information in compact form, September 6, 2004

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M. Coppedge (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea Turtles of the World (Worldlife Library) (Paperback)

This book provides good basic information and wonderful photographs about sea turtles. After a general overview of a turtle's life from hatchling to adult, the author describes in detail the currently eight recognized living species of sea turtles: loggerhead, hawksbill, leatherback, Kemp's ridley, olive ridley, green turtle, black turtle, and Australian flatback. He also shows how fishing, pollution, beach armoring, development, raking and beach driving threaten the reptiles' existence, and how various projects aim at increasing the turtle population.

It's a great source of information for anyone: compact, well researched, and thought-provoking.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Turtles, June 10, 2009

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Carol Mae "Carol Mae" (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sea Turtles of the World (Worldlife Library) (Paperback)

Absolutely beautiful book. I originally borrowed this book from the library and was so impressed, I decided to buy a copy for myself. The photography is excellent and the book itself is very informative.