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From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.

"This fun guide will help you choose the perfect turtle or tortoise for your lifestyle and give it the care it needs to thrive. Turtle and tortoise expert Liz Palika provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to set up a tank, maintain proper water conditions, and feed and care for your chelonian. With descriptions of over 80 species of turtles and tortoises and information on everything from heat lamps to photoperiods, you'll find all you need...

After hearing a bedtime story about penguins, Turtle dresses as one for school and soon the entire class is having a penguin day, sliding on their bellies and eating goldfish crackers.

"The Turtle book will teach you how to properly care for your pet and provide compelling animal facts along the way. Readers will discover how rewarding pet ownership can be, while learning about the responsibilities of having a pet"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet turtle. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"-- Publisher description.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of sea turtles, describing these migratory shelled reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how sea turtles cause monsoons."-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of sea turtles and describes some of the different kinds.

"Producer Seth Rogen and his partners at Point Grey Pictures take Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello back to their DNA in this animated boys-to-men origin story."--Publisher's website.

It's Mr. Tortoise's birthday and time for cake. But how many candles does the cake need? Mr. Tortoise doesn't remember how old he is so he and the partygoers try various ways to figure his age before they have the cake.

Mossy, a turtle with a garden growing on her shell, is taken from her home and new friend to become an exhibit in a museum, until the director's niece, Tory, notices how sad Mossy is and helps arrange for her to go home.