Yoshi's Big Swim: One Turtle's Epic Journey Home
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Yoshi’s Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation–and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi–the determined loggerhead set off on her journey. Discover an amazing story celebrating teamwork, science, and an animal hero who swam more than 22,000 miles to her true home–the longest journey of any animal ever tracked. In addition to being awe-inspiring, Yoshi’s story underlines the importance of wildlife conservation and the power of one animal to unite people around the world for a common cause.
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Mary Wagley Copp has worked for many years in the refugee resettlement community. She was a producer of an Emmy Award–winning documentary on refugee resettlement, which was the inspiration for this book. Her professional life has also included community organizing in Appalachia, teaching in Ecuador, and being executive director of two nonprofit organizations. When she’s not writing, Mary teaches ESL to newcomers in her community. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts, with her husband, their puppy, and their chickens. They have three grown children.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781684465354
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2023
- Publisher
- Capstone Editions
- Page Count
- 32
- Reading Age
- 8 - 10 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2022041537
- Lexile® Level
- 790L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~5
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