Sea Turtles

by Doug Perrine, Jeff Ripple

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Nature

79 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot more about turtles. I think I want to learn more and get involved somehow

[Quietgirl255 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been sitting in my library for awhile and I recently took the time to read it. I am really glad I did. I would consider this to be a very good introduction to sea turtles. Probably middle school and up level of information, but enough tidbits to keep adult engaged. Gives great introduction to sea turtles, the pressures they face, and good descriptions of the different species and where they live, what they eat, how big they get, where they nest, etc. The book is full of great pictures that make you feel like you are right there, swimming with them, or watching them haul up on land to nest.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeff Ripple's “Sea Turtles” is part of the “WorldLife Library”, dedicated to producing short (<100 pages) introductions to various animals, with easy-to-understand text and a good scattering of excellent photographs.

Mr. Ripple's book is typical of the series, providing an overview of the various sea turtles of the world, an explanation as to why they are endangered, plus some information on steps being taken (and that the reader can take) to save the species.

I have yet to find a book in this series that is anything other than first rate.

RATING: 4 stars