Tracks in the Sand

by Loreen Leedy

The story of the life cycle of the loggerhead sea turtle, an ancient species that follows instincts that are a million years old. This elegantly illustrated picture book introduces youngsters to science concepts as well as to the plight of one of the world's endangered species. This book will be published to coincide with Earth Day 1993.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1993

About the author

Loreen Leedy is the author and illustrator of over 40 picture books with math, science, language arts, and other curriculum content. Her books showcase information in a kid-friendly format, often with characters and entertaining stories.

Honors and awards for her books include: ALA Notable Book, Science Books and Films finalist, Reading Rainbow feature book, Chicago Library Best of the Best, many Scholastic Book Fair selections, Florida Book Award, Parent's Choice Award, many Junior Library Guild selections, and Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teachers Association.

Loreen has spoken at hundreds of schools and many conferences such as the International Reading Association, the American Library Association, the Mazza Summer Conference, and the UVU Engaged Reading Forum.

She lives in central Florida with her husband Andy, who is a scientist and a cat named Knickers who has an easily triggered purrometer. They love to travel, read, and watch movies.

Reviews

[James Piper]

I'm not rating because it's been a while since I've read it but I support the topic--exposing children to the natural world in this instance of sea turtles laying eggs on a beach.

Kudos to the writer and illustrator for getting the book published. That's an accomplishment.

[Marilyn]

Alissa wanted to know what kind of animal was going to hatch out of the eggs the turtle laid.

[Rena Sherwood]

This little 1993 book gives the basics on loggerhead sea turtles. It does mention mating, and shows two turtles making the turtle with two backs, but nothing gratuitous.

The text is very simple. After the main text, there's one page of facts that goes into more detail, including how to help sea turtles. It's the full-color artwork that's the star of the show here.

[Sam]

This book was so well done that my little one easily enjoyed the story and the education. The afterward is lovely...informative and a motivating environmental awareness without shoving it down your throat. I didn't expect my little one to stay attentive during the author's follow up notes, but he did!