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

"With simple text, clear images, and labeled graphics, teaches beginning readers about sea turtles and their awesome animal lives"--Provided by publisher.

*Explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

"Diagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of sea turtles and their place in the wild animal kingdom"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea turtles live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the appearance, diet, habitats, life cycle, and behaviors of our ocean's seven sea turtle species. A Take a Look! infographic labels a sea turtle's anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"A beautifully illustrated first guide to green sea turtles from marine biologist Carlee Jackson"-- "Join turtle expert Carlee Jackson as she explains how green sea turtles keep seagrass beds healthy by "mowing" them, and how some species of fish like to hitch a ride on their shells." -- Back cover.