Text and color photos present an informative portrait of sea turtles, covering their traits as reptiles; their unique characteristics, including shells and flippers; their habitats and movements; and their reproduction.
In Venice, Italy, ten-year-old Elisa finds she must deal with all the unexpected consequences of her beloved eccentric grandmother's transformation into a giant Aldabra tortoise, native to a small group of coral islands in the Seychelles.
Contains three Dr. Seuss stories which provide lessons in humility, including "Yoruga la tortuga," the story of an ambitious king who tries to expand his kingdom at the expense of his subjects; "Gertrudis Paz," the tale of an envious bird; and "El gran fanfarr?n," about the bickering and boasting of a bear and a rabbit.
Describes the turtle's habitat, physical traits, diet, life cycle, predators, and conservation status, and explains the difference between turtles and tortoises.
Discusses turtles and tortoises including their evolution and lifecycle, hunting and poaching, collecting turtles, habitat destruction, and their future.
Sebastian the turtle tells his father about all the jobs he might do when he grows up, from fireman to skydiver, and agrees that being a father might be the best of all.
