Turtles Heading Home!
by Liza Ketchum; Jacqueline Martin; Phyllis Root
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Pub Date Jul 15 2025 | Archive Date Jul 14 2025
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Description
A riveting nonfiction read for 6-9-year-old animal-enthusiasts, future veterinarians, and conservationists that will motivate compassionate kids to start taking action now!
The waters around Cape Cod used to cool off gradually, signaling to sea turtles that it was time to swim south. But now, due to climate change, the water stays warm too long and cools off too quickly, making the turtles too cold to migrate.
Turtles Heading Home! follows the efforts of conservationists as they rescue the turtles, nurse them back to health, and release them into warmer waters. The operation involves hundreds of people, from the volunteers patrolling beaches, to the veterinarians in the hospital, to the pilots who fly the turtles south. All of them share the goal of helping save the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—the most endangered sea turtle in the world.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781623545864 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 48 |
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Featured Reviews
Ally K, Reviewer
The illustrations are absolutely stunning, bursting with color and detail that complement the story beautifully. The storytelling is engaging and age-appropriate, with just the right balance of excitement and heart. Thank you for the advanced copy!
Mary M, Reviewer
This is a fascinating story of how sea turtles are rescued. There is a lot of science in this book, but it is approachable for young elementary schoolers.
Lauri B, Librarian
Turtles Heading Home! is a highly informative book that not only highlights the perils of the most endangered sea turtle in the world but also the efforts of the volunteers and organizations who work to ensure the turtles' safety. The book offers suggestions on ways to change our habits to make the oceans safer for the turtles to thrive. Beautifully photographed, the text is rich with details and activities of those personally involved in being a beach walker, driver, hospital staff member and even a turtle flier. I will be recommending this book.
Thanks to Charlesbridge, Lisa Ketchum, Jacqueline Martin, Phyllis Root and NetGalley for this ARC.
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