Green Sea Turtle (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Ocean Reptile from the Tropics

Young Zoologist

by Carlee Jackson, Daniel Rieley (Illustrator)

Explore coral reefs to study green sea turtles in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.

You might know that green sea turtles have incredible shells, but there’s so much more to learn about these underwater marvels! Turn the pages to find out 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. You’ll also witness the amazing egg hatching frenzy that occurs―when baby turtles have to make a mad dash from the beach to the safety of the sea. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these endangered animals face due to climate change, poaching, and plastic pollution.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Science, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

Published June 6, 2023

About the author

At six years old, Carlee Jackson read her first book on sharks and fell in love. ​​Today, she is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and science communicator. Carlee researches how human activities affect shark behavior, and also helps protect sea turtle nests along Florida’s beaches. Carlee is co-founder and Director of Communications for Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), an organization promoting diversity and inclusivity in shark sciences. She is passionate about marine biology and loves everything about the ocean!

Reviews

[Shay Tibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter wants to work with animals when she grows up, and this book is AMAZING. With gorgeous illustrations, all the fun facts about the green sea turtles and plenty of new to her information, we absolutely loved this title, and cannot wait to pick up the rest of the titles in the series! She especially loved the concept of the turtle taxi, and learning how turtles and other animals are friends.

Thank you to MacMillan for allowing us to read and review this book prior to publication in exchange for our honest opinion, we are so thankful for the chance to read incredible kids books like this one!

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

An introduction to sea turtles, the different types, their habitats and common activities, examples of various symbiotic relationships sea turtles have, what makes them endangered, and how to help. There is a slight focus on green sea turtles, but much of the information is broad and pertains to all sea turtles.

Another good Young Zoologist title with lots of information on sea turtles for young curious readers or researchers from lower grade to upper middle grade.

Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: Predators and prey are mentioned.
Ethnic diversity: n/a
LGBTQ+ content: None
Other: Environmental hazards are discussed and what can be done to help.

[Therearenobadbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This awesome field guide about Turtles teaches us much in an easy way, from facts to tools needed to study and observe. Good size to listen on the way to the ocean/beach. Did you know barnacles are parasites and bad for turtles and whales? Turtles need a good scatch from rocks to get them out. This book will inspire you to advocate for turtles, too. All species are in danger. Let's do something about all the plastic and ghost nets... & more. Listened to the audiobook perfect to listen in the car or during class.

[Awjtf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book in this series!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT art and animal facts.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable book in the Young Zoologist series.