A poignant story of a sea turtle mother who lays her eggs late one night, this is also a subtle story about how important it is for mothers to take care of themselves for their children's sake. Dramatic and perfect for beginning readers, this book tells of near misses with sharks, boats, storms and nets-all the things a turtle mother must battle in order to stay alive. The turtle mother will not stay to see her eggs hatch, because that is the turtle way. But by ensuring her own survival, she gives her children the gift of life.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0399227578 Ages 4-8
Keywords: sea turtles, survival, wildlife, ocean, sea creatures, marine life, science, Science Curriculum, nonfiction, information, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, endangered animals, endangered species
See also: Sea Turtle Scientist
