Honu

by Marion Coste

Book Overview

Marion Coste describes the life cycle of the Hawaiian green sea turtle--from the emergence of the female from the water to scoop a nest in the sand, to the return of the hatchlings to the sea, to the perils of the feeding grounds, and return to the nesting beaches. The second part of the book provides further scientific information about the habitat, feeding habits, adaptations, and breeding cycle of the green turtle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824815076
• ISBN13: 9780824815073
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Accuracy not sacrificed for simplicity

Marion Coste hit a home run with her book, Honu. "Honu" is the Hawaiian name for the green sea turtle, the theme of this book. Coste goes through the life cycle of this amazing animal, focusing on the Pacific green sea turtle resident to Hawaiian waters. Accompanied by Cissy Gray's illustrations, Coste provides a very accurate, yet readable, overview of honu reproduction, mortality factors, growth, and behavior. She notes assistance from Mr. Honu himself, George Balazs. I use this book as my outline when I give presentations on sea turtles to school groups in grades 1-12, starting with the tale of the female honu searching for a place to lay her eggs. A very nice book, dedicated to "... the children of Hawai'i, who hold the future of the islands in their hands and hearts."