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One Tiny Turtle

Nicola Davies

200128 pagesabout 25–40 minutes
2001
first published
  • 2001Scholastic, Inc · ENGISBN 9780439429832
  • 2001Walker Books · 28 pages · ENGISBN 9780744562583
  • 2008Candlewick · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780763638344
  • 2001Candlewick · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780763615499
  • 2005Candlewick · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780763623111
  • 2005Tandem Library · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9781417674817

This lyrical and informative look at the elusive and endangered loggerhead turtle is sure to delight young nature lovers. Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Until, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs—the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies's lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vivdly illustrate one turtle's journey.

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Written forMiddle grade
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