Giants of the sea -- Green turtle facts -- History with humans -- Underwater gardeners -- Long lives -- Global warming and pollution -- No day at the beach -- Turtle hospitals-- Saving green sea turtles -- Current status -- What can you do?
Summary
Growing up to four feet in length and weighing over 300 pounds, the green sea turtle is truly a majestic creature. Sadly, shrinking habitats and exploitation have jeopardized their very existence. In this book, readers will learn what human activities have threatened the sea turtle and what must be done to save them from extinction. The text is enhanced by eye-catching images of sea turtles in their natural habitats, a timeline of the animal s history, and sidebars with supplemental information.
