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Ryan and Lilly, inseparable twins, call the picturesque Rainbow Island their home. Nestled within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast, this vital Lighthouse Island teems with life and wonder. The siblings witness the awe-inspiring moment of a mother turtle nesting her eggs. And when the time comes, they find themselves on a mission to save the tiniest and most vulnerable hatchlings.
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Gijima is a newly-hatched baby tortoise. One day, he decides he would like to leave the safety of the tortoise sanctuary, where he lives with his mother and siblings, and take a trip to see the world. He soon discovers that the life of a tortoise has many dangers. He must learn new lessons to avoid being harmed and captured. In the end, he makes a friend and they travel together helping other animals.
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Pedro is a short-sighted green turtle who lives in Mexico. His world is turned around when a little girl in a tourist boat falls into the water and loses her eyeglasses. Down, down they go to the ocean floor, where Pedro finds them and his life is changed forever.This is not just a story book but also introduces children to green turtles – where to find them, where they breed, how long they can stay underwater. Did you know they can rest for up...
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Titania may be a space turtle, but she's never felt particularly brave. However, when she embarks on a journey through the solar system to learn about each planet, she discovers a sense of wonder and confidence she never knew she had. Along the way, Titania learns not only about the planets but also about herself, and she returns to Earth with a newfound sense of purpose.
With a message of hope and a call to action, Titania urges us to appreciate...
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"When acclaimed naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife artist Matt Patterson arrive at Turtle Rescue League, they are greeted by hundreds of turtles recovering from injury and illness. Endangered by cars and highways, pollution and poachers, these turtles--with wounds so severe that even veterinarians would have dismissed them as fatal--are given a second chance at life. The League's founders, Natasha and Alexxia, live by one motto: Never give up on...
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The Dragon Who Wanted to Be a Turtle is a story about a dragon who doesn't like many things he has to do, such as breathing fire, racing across the island, and flying high in the sky. After he sees some turtles frolicking in the water, he envies their relaxed life and wishes he could be a turtle. Then, an attack by some hawks leads him to help the turtles and think about who he is and what he really wants to be. The Dragon Who Wanted to Be a Turtle...
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