Honu

by Marion Coste, Cissy Gray (Illustrator)

Marion Coste describes the life cycle of the Hawaiian green sea turtle--from the emergence of the female from the water to scoop a nest in the sand, to the return of the hatchlings to the sea, to the perils of the feeding grounds, and return to the nesting beaches. The second part of the book provides further scientific information about the habitat, feeding habits, adaptations, and breeding cycle of the green turtle.

26 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1993

Reviews

[Alicia Tapia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Straightforward non-fiction for keiki— emphasizes conservation, no mythology or indigenous wisdom.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating look at sea turtles that live in and around the Hawaiian islands. Focused on the honu, or green sea turtle, the hawksbill turtle (honu'ea) and leatherback turtle are also mentioned. It is a very factual book, but reads like a story and the narrative informs without overwhelming the reader. We really liked this book.