Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles

By Janeen Mason

Book Overview

"A visually stunning sea turtle odyssey . . . chock full of science facts for young readers."
--Dr. Edith Widder, president, Ocean Research Conservation Association

This saltwater adventure begins as a sea turtle hatchling makes a ninety-second mad dash from the nest to the water's edge. At times suspenseful and always entertaining, this twenty-five-year journey follows the hatchling as she grows into a three-hundred-pound swimming machine. Illustrations dripping in a cool pallet of ocean blues and greens plunge you deep into the abyss as the turtle migrates from her Florida home to the Mediterranean Sea and mysteriously back to Florida, where she builds a nest for her own hatchlings. Determination and cleverness help the turtle mature from a playful adolescent to a wise adult.

Janeen Mason introduces young readers to the endangered loggerhead turtle and offers a glossary, enforcing new vocabulary relevant to the aquatic environment. A "factoid" section printed on the end pages provides interesting and enlightening turtle information readers of all ages will find fascinating.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589804341
• ISBN13: 9781589804340
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

UNDERWATER EXCITEMENT

THIS BOOK HELPS TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT THE WONDERFUL LIVES OF SEA TURTLES WITH GREAT PICTURES AND STORIES. BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE!!!!

Fantastic

This book has it ALL. Story, learning tool and great illustrations. All my great granchildren are getting one for Christmas.

Fabulous book on the sea turtle

Mason brings the amazing loggerhead sea turtle to life through gorgeous illustrations and informative text. I was fascinated by the sea turtle's perilous twenty-five year journey from hatchling to adult, as it travels from Florida to the Azores and back. Through stunning illustrations of life in the sea along with a detailed description of this trip, Mason captures all aspects of this endangered species. The book has a...

A "don't miss" visual treat.

How exciting to find a beautiful and informative non-fiction book that is also a joy to read! I love this book, which is chock-full of glorious color, swirling movement, superb illustrations, and hold-your-breath adventure. It is rare to find a talented illustrator who is also a superb writer. Janeen Mason is both. I'm sure you will agree as she takes you on the picture book ride of your life in Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles...

A Beautiful Book

This is a must-have. Not only does it carry a wonderful message about the fascinating life cycle of sea turtles, but the illustrations are fine art quality and can be appreciated by adults and children alike. Reminiscent of the film March of the Penguins, this is a powerful story about nature, survival and the beauty of life under the sea.