Turtle in the Sea
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 9 min read

Turtle in the Sea

By Jim Arnosky

A sea turtle battles dangers to ensure her eggs' survival.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings
32 pages· 524 words· Est. 9 min read
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A sea turtle mother braves the ocean's perils—sharks, storms, and nets—to lay her eggs on a sandy shore. Her journey is fraught with danger, but her survival is crucial for her unborn children. As she returns to the sea, the question lingers: will her offspring thrive without her watchful eye? This tale of resilience and sacrifice highlights the delicate balance between self-preservation and nurturing the next generation.

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A poignant story of a sea turtle mother who lays her eggs late one night, this is also a subtle story about how important it is for mothers to take care of themselves for their children’s sake. Dramatic and perfect for beginning readers, this book tells of near misses with sharks, boats, storms and nets-all the things a turtle mother must battle in order to stay alive. The turtle mother will not stay to see her eggs hatch, because that is the turtle way. But by ensuring her own survival, she gives her children the gift of life.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
524
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
Themes & topics
Books about turtles and tortoises
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
61677
Publication
Published
July 22, 2002
Publisher
Putnam
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399227578

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