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Into the Sea
Brenda Z. Guiberson’s Into the Sea follows the fragile life cycle of an endangered sea turtle in a children’s picture book story gorgeously illustrated by Alix Berenzy.
From the moment it hatches from its shell through its journey across an ocean filled with wonders and dangers to its return to the beach where it was born to lay its own eggs, a female sea turtle’s life is one of survival.
From the moment it hatches from its shell through its journey across an ocean filled with wonders and dangers to its return to the beach where it was born to lay its own eggs, a female sea turtle’s life is one of survival.
32 pages, Paperback
First published August 15, 1996
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Brenda Z. Guiberson
39 books12 followersBrenda Z. Guiberson has written many books for children, including Cactus Hotel, Spoonbill Swamp, Moon Bear and Disasters. As a child, Brenda never thought she wanted to be a writer—her dreams tended more toward jungle explorer. She graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in English and Fine Art. She started thinking about writing for children when her son went to elementary school, and she volunteered in his class and in the school library. After taking exciting trips that involved a fifty-foot cactus, hungry alligators and sunset-colored spoonbills, she wanted to create books for children that would be like a field trip. Her books are full of well-researched detail, and Brenda sees this research as an adventure—one that allows her to be a jungle explorer at last. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
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August 5, 2021
With a gently flowing text (and from a rhythmic consideration actually somewhat and pleasantly reminiscent of the movement of the tides, of ocean currents) Into the Sea (written by Brenda Z. Guiberson and illustrated by Alix Berenzy) traces the life of one sea turtle, from the time she hatches in a sandy beach nest, until she returns, after more than twenty long years in the ocean, to the very beach where she was originally hatched, to lay her own cache of eggs in the sand. Both informative and engaging, Guiberson's narrative presents not only the general life cycle of sea turtles, but also points out the many potential threats (both natural and man-made) these beautiful and gentle creatures often encounter and endure. And with this salient truth in mind, I really do much appreciate the fact that the author has chosen to present a balanced and realistic text, that while the dangers sea turtles experience from human activity, such as fishing, are of course and appreciatively prominently featured, it is also made more than clear that sea turtles, but especially newly hatched and very young sea turtles also face many threats from natural predators (sharks, crabs, barracudas etc.). Guiberson's narrative clearly, but always gently demonstrates that especially the lives of very young sea turtles are fraught with constant potential peril. From the hundreds of eggs a sea turtle lays in the sand, it is generally only very few hatchlings that manage to survive to one day return to lay their own eggs in the sand of their birth beach.
The excellent author's note is an added and appreciated bonus, much increasing both learning and and teaching value/potential of Into the Sea, as it thoroughly (but always gently and unobtrusively) introduces the concept of endangerment and extinction (for animal species in general, but of course specifically with regard to sea turtles). While sea turtles have always faced multiple natural perils (which has been abundantly demonstrated with and by Guiberson's narrative), human predation and even the inadvertent consequences of human activity (fishing, beach-combing, resorts and hotels built on or near nesting beaches) have now critically endangered many species. And although sea turtles and their eggs are today often protected by law, they still face threats from habitat loss, poaching and commercial fishing. I would consider Into the Sea appropriate and useful for both younger and older children. Although the text itself is dense in content and rather extensive even, it does read easily and smoothly enough and should therefore not really cause problems of comprehension for children above the age of four or five (especially if the book is being read to them or with them). The author's note at the back, however, is definitely a bit more involved and fact-heavy, a bit more advanced in scope, and thus perhaps more suitable for older readers (or older listeners).
Alix Berenzy's bold and vivid illustrations provide a successful and fitting complement to Guiberson's text, both enhancing and expanding the reading experience. In a classroom setting, I could easily imagine the illustrations (even without the text) being of use for teaching children about the various denizens of the ocean and the seaside (from the crabs on the beach to the sponges, moray eels, clown fish etc. that inhabit a coral reef). And the featured sea turtle is, of course, the absolute and undenied star of both narrative and illustrations, realistically and beautifully (even emotionally) depicted by Berenzy. Into the Sea combines both text and illustrations into a wonderful teaching and learning tool, a colourful and engaging story, but also an evocative and engaging account that will hopefully inspire children (and perhaps also their caregivers, their teachers) to help preserve the often fragile and easily destroyed, easily damaged natural beauty of the worlds' ocean ecosystems.
The excellent author's note is an added and appreciated bonus, much increasing both learning and and teaching value/potential of Into the Sea, as it thoroughly (but always gently and unobtrusively) introduces the concept of endangerment and extinction (for animal species in general, but of course specifically with regard to sea turtles). While sea turtles have always faced multiple natural perils (which has been abundantly demonstrated with and by Guiberson's narrative), human predation and even the inadvertent consequences of human activity (fishing, beach-combing, resorts and hotels built on or near nesting beaches) have now critically endangered many species. And although sea turtles and their eggs are today often protected by law, they still face threats from habitat loss, poaching and commercial fishing. I would consider Into the Sea appropriate and useful for both younger and older children. Although the text itself is dense in content and rather extensive even, it does read easily and smoothly enough and should therefore not really cause problems of comprehension for children above the age of four or five (especially if the book is being read to them or with them). The author's note at the back, however, is definitely a bit more involved and fact-heavy, a bit more advanced in scope, and thus perhaps more suitable for older readers (or older listeners).
Alix Berenzy's bold and vivid illustrations provide a successful and fitting complement to Guiberson's text, both enhancing and expanding the reading experience. In a classroom setting, I could easily imagine the illustrations (even without the text) being of use for teaching children about the various denizens of the ocean and the seaside (from the crabs on the beach to the sponges, moray eels, clown fish etc. that inhabit a coral reef). And the featured sea turtle is, of course, the absolute and undenied star of both narrative and illustrations, realistically and beautifully (even emotionally) depicted by Berenzy. Into the Sea combines both text and illustrations into a wonderful teaching and learning tool, a colourful and engaging story, but also an evocative and engaging account that will hopefully inspire children (and perhaps also their caregivers, their teachers) to help preserve the often fragile and easily destroyed, easily damaged natural beauty of the worlds' ocean ecosystems.
July 28, 2011
This tells the story of a sea turtle from the moment she hatches until she returns to the beach to lay her own eggs. I thought the artwork was marvelous and loved the colors and the details; it was realistic and also attractive and inviting. I appreciated the full-circle aspect of the story and all of the details of the turtle's life such as when her shell hardens and what she likes to eat. I was also amazed to learn that the female doesn't lay her first eggs until she is twenty years old! I think my favorite illustration was of the turtle just relaxing at the top of the water, with the brown booby catching a snooze on top and the remora catching a ride beneath :-)
I read this in the Children's Book Group as part of our Seaside/Ocean theme for the Picture Book Club. Like other members, I was surprised that Guiberson did not indicate which sea turtle is featured in the story (especially since they show so many in the Afterward). Another member and I think that this one looks like the Green Turtle.
(For anyone wanting more info, you can check out this National Geographic link:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com...)
I did find the Afterward (containing all the threats humans pose to sea turtles over the years) a bit of a downer after reading such a lovely story. The part about the sea turtles being kept on their backs ALIVE on ships until the captain requested fresh meat made me sick! I think that pairing this book with Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! would be a more successful way to convey to children the dangers facing sea turtles but in a more gentle and optimistic way in which the child feels empowered to help.
I read this in the Children's Book Group as part of our Seaside/Ocean theme for the Picture Book Club. Like other members, I was surprised that Guiberson did not indicate which sea turtle is featured in the story (especially since they show so many in the Afterward). Another member and I think that this one looks like the Green Turtle.
(For anyone wanting more info, you can check out this National Geographic link:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com...)
I did find the Afterward (containing all the threats humans pose to sea turtles over the years) a bit of a downer after reading such a lovely story. The part about the sea turtles being kept on their backs ALIVE on ships until the captain requested fresh meat made me sick! I think that pairing this book with Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! would be a more successful way to convey to children the dangers facing sea turtles but in a more gentle and optimistic way in which the child feels empowered to help.
September 26, 2019
From the time that she hatches out of her leathery egg on a moonlit island beach, and makes a run for the water, to the day, twenty years later, that she returns to that same beach as a fully grown turtle, intent on laying her own eggs, Brenda Z. Guiberson's Into the Sea, an outstanding nature title for younger readers, follows the life story of a female sea turtle. The early days, in which the hatchling must hide herself in sargassum weed in order to survive, slowly give way to years of growth, as the turtle explores her watery world, encountering both its wonders (a dancing humpback whale!) and its dangers (a fishing net!), and culminate in that magical night she reappears at her birthplace, in order to continue the cycle of life.
A wonderful book that pairs an informative and engaging narrative with beautiful artwork - although specific species is not mentioned in the narrative, the illustrations clearly depict a Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Into the Sea is one of our July selections, in the Picture-Book Club to which I belong, where our theme this month is seaside/ocean reading. I'm glad it made the cut, as it really is a delightful book! Of course, as someone who adores turtles of all kinds, it was inevitable that I would enjoy it, but I was also pleased when I realized that it was written by the author of Life in the Boreal Forest , another excellent natural science title for the picture-book crowd; and illustrated by Alix Berenzy, whose fairy-tale art has always appealed to me.
All in all, this is an excellent non-fiction selection for younger readers, and is one that I recommend particularly to those with an interest in turtles and other marine life.
A wonderful book that pairs an informative and engaging narrative with beautiful artwork - although specific species is not mentioned in the narrative, the illustrations clearly depict a Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Into the Sea is one of our July selections, in the Picture-Book Club to which I belong, where our theme this month is seaside/ocean reading. I'm glad it made the cut, as it really is a delightful book! Of course, as someone who adores turtles of all kinds, it was inevitable that I would enjoy it, but I was also pleased when I realized that it was written by the author of Life in the Boreal Forest , another excellent natural science title for the picture-book crowd; and illustrated by Alix Berenzy, whose fairy-tale art has always appealed to me.
All in all, this is an excellent non-fiction selection for younger readers, and is one that I recommend particularly to those with an interest in turtles and other marine life.
July 10, 2011
I’m reading this late for the Children's Books group’s Picture Books Club. Last month’s theme was seaside/beaches and this is one of the selected books.
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, making brilliant use of color. They’re so reminiscent of the sea and so large, I felt as though I was right there.
I kept thinking I’d read this; it seemed so familiar, but I love sea turtles and I think I’ve read other similar books, but not this particular one.
The account is lovely, written poetically, and the information would be a great adjunct to an ecology lesson.
I hope all readers hate the fishing net as much as the turtle and I did.
The author’s note at the end of the book adds greatly to the story. She relates fully honestly about the endangerment of sea turtles and obviously cares about their fate.
4 ½ stars
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, making brilliant use of color. They’re so reminiscent of the sea and so large, I felt as though I was right there.
I kept thinking I’d read this; it seemed so familiar, but I love sea turtles and I think I’ve read other similar books, but not this particular one.
The account is lovely, written poetically, and the information would be a great adjunct to an ecology lesson.
I hope all readers hate the fishing net as much as the turtle and I did.
The author’s note at the end of the book adds greatly to the story. She relates fully honestly about the endangerment of sea turtles and obviously cares about their fate.
4 ½ stars
November 5, 2010
Into the Sea traces the life of one sea turtle, from her hatching at dawn, through her perilous journey toward a dangerous life in the sea, until she returns to the beach where she was hatched to lay her own eggs. Guiberson's sympathetic descriptive text explains many of the habits of sea turtles, allowing the young reader/listener to understand the experience of this interesting animal. Alix Berenzy's vivid illustrations enhance the reading experience by accentuating the beauty of the turtle and her undersea environment. After drawing the reader into sympathy with the turtle, the author gently introduces the concept of endangerment by mentioning that "If nothing destroys the [100] eggs... perhaps one or two [hatchlings] will get past the crabs and the sea birds, the fish and the fishing nets, and like their mother, will return to lay eggs on the same sandy beach before making their way back into the sea." For older readers, a brief author's note gives more information about sea turtle endangerment.
This well-written, beautifully illustrated story is ideal for introducing young readers to the characteristics of sea turtles. The story format makes it a good transition from storybooks to scientific literature, and the beautiful pictures will draw younger readers in. It's a great read-aloud or read-alone.
This well-written, beautifully illustrated story is ideal for introducing young readers to the characteristics of sea turtles. The story format makes it a good transition from storybooks to scientific literature, and the beautiful pictures will draw younger readers in. It's a great read-aloud or read-alone.
July 4, 2011
This is a beautifully illustrated tale about the life cycle of a sea turtle. It's a cautionary story and the author's note at the end describes how these majestic creatures were once hunted to the brink of extinction. The story is educational, and depicts the turtle hatching from its leathery egg, all the way through returning to the beach twenty years later to lay her own nest of eggs. We loved watching the turtles in Hawaii and this book brought us back, with the gorgeous island scenery and the blue, tropical waters. I absolutely loved the picture of the coral reef. We really enjoyed reading this book together and I think it deserves a five-star rating which is not something I give lightly (less than 5% of the books I've read.)
This book was featured as one of the selections for the July 2011: Seaside/Beaches books discussion at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books group here at Goodreads. I'm so glad that we had the opportunity to read this book!
This book was featured as one of the selections for the July 2011: Seaside/Beaches books discussion at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books group here at Goodreads. I'm so glad that we had the opportunity to read this book!
June 26, 2011
Beautiful book, clear well-written text that matches the lovely illustrations. Wonderful book for all children, young and older since the illustrations enhance the knowledge provided by the text. And satisfying for adults as an aesthetic experience.
December 13, 2022
Into the sea was a book that my 7 year old picked up and immediately fell in love with the beautiful artwork. While many children's books are incredibly bright, colorful and intentionally eye catching, Into the sea is not. The color palette is more darks and earth tones with pops of color. That combination really adds to the overall effectiveness of this book, which covers not only the life of a sea turtle but also a ton of information as to why they are so threatened by humans and the ecosystem around them. It was all very informative and I know that both my kids and I learned at least one new thing. Both kiddos loved it as well! I willbe seeking out other books by this author/illustrator combo.
March 28, 2023
Beautiful pictures, and a lot of information crammed into a well-flowing narrative. The kids enjoyed the size comparisons of the various species of sea turtles sketched into the end notes. I would have liked to know a little more information about the fishing net and how the turtle managed to escape, if that’s a more recent step that’s been taken to avoid killing them by fishermen. But something else to research, I suppose.
April 26, 2012
My sea-life loving niece did not get to listen to this story tonight (math homework had to take precedence), but I know that this is a book that she would have adored! It's a great choice for kids in the lower elementary grades. The story is good, and the illustrations are very lovely.
My nephew and I "read" this book tonight, though. He is four, and I do think that the text of this story would have been far too lengthy to hold his attention, so we just looked at the pictures and laid out the story as we thought the pictures were telling it. We had a great time sharing this book, and he was thrilled to see the baby turtle grow, survive and thrive to become a mother herself. He was really tickled by that whole life-cycle thing. When we were done with the book I asked him how many stars he'd like to give this one, and he said, "One thousand!" When I asked him why so many, he said, "Because it was very cute!"
My nephew and I "read" this book tonight, though. He is four, and I do think that the text of this story would have been far too lengthy to hold his attention, so we just looked at the pictures and laid out the story as we thought the pictures were telling it. We had a great time sharing this book, and he was thrilled to see the baby turtle grow, survive and thrive to become a mother herself. He was really tickled by that whole life-cycle thing. When we were done with the book I asked him how many stars he'd like to give this one, and he said, "One thousand!" When I asked him why so many, he said, "Because it was very cute!"
September 19, 2008
Ethan's review (7 yrs old): Did this book win any awards? No? I think it should have won TWO awards, one for illustrations, and one for the words.
March 31, 2021
This is a story about a sea turtle and explains her life. The book starts off with the turtle hatching on the beach. And then moves onto her journey to get to the sea after hatching. It describes her life in the seas and the different dangers she faces while there. The story ends with her going back to the beach to lay her own eggs. There are no distinctive characters in this story however the turtle in the main character. Included in the story is the different fish/mammals that live in the seas. i.e.: shark, fish, bird, and a whale.
I have this book three stars because I really enjoyed all the information in the story. It told the life of the turtle but also shared information about the other nature that lives in the sea. This will be a great story to use for a science lesson, or even talking about Earth Day with your students.
I have this book three stars because I really enjoyed all the information in the story. It told the life of the turtle but also shared information about the other nature that lives in the sea. This will be a great story to use for a science lesson, or even talking about Earth Day with your students.
July 7, 2020
Follow along this little sea turtle's journey from hatchling into adulthood. Learn about her journey as she makes a daring escape to the sea, and then uses camouflage, sargassum weeds, and corals to hide from predators, until she is strong enough a year later to be out in the wide open ocean.
Learn about her diet, how she functions, predators that hunt her, daring escapes, and then follow her on her journey back home to where she was born, so she too can lay eggs.
This is a gorgeous book, filled with beautiful and rich pictures of the turtle's environment and ocean life which add to the text as readers will truly feel like they are along for the ride in this turtle's journey through life.
Learn about her diet, how she functions, predators that hunt her, daring escapes, and then follow her on her journey back home to where she was born, so she too can lay eggs.
This is a gorgeous book, filled with beautiful and rich pictures of the turtle's environment and ocean life which add to the text as readers will truly feel like they are along for the ride in this turtle's journey through life.
April 14, 2022
Such a good book! I read this as a kid and LOVED it. Partially because I was obsessed with turtles and partially because this book is so informative and gives information about so many different sea critters. I found it again a few months ago and decided to reread it. Still an exceptional story. I love that the story begins and ends on the same beach, showing the life of a young turtle hatching from an egg and then returning to lay her own. But each page is beautifully illustrated and provides a look into different animals and their behaviors. So cool.
October 15, 2021
This book is informational in a storytelling way. It tells the life cycle of a sea turtle hatching and making its way to the sea. It talks about the dangers the turtle will face. About meeting a male turtle and soon returning to the island she was born on to lay her own eggs before returning back to the sea.
March 29, 2019
It's a nice story about the life of a sea turtle but it's not the most exciting. It is a still a good informational text to have in the classroom and for students who are interested in animals.
Trait:
Guided Reading: O
DRA: 34
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Guided Reading: O
DRA: 34
September 5, 2022
This narrative book of the life of a sea turtle meanders through other interesting ocean life as well. But take heart! The afterwords says there are only thousands left (I assume they meant adult), but you can google the current population and it’s in the millions.
June 4, 2021
This is a lovely marine nature book. Great for turtle enthusiasts! There are a couple of us in our household. 😄 🐢 🌊
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October 18, 2023A look into the sea and the environment it creates. An informative read that would further any child's interest in the ocean and reading.
November 15, 2016
Title: Into the Sea
Author/Illustrator: Brenda Z. Guiberson, Ilustrated by Alex Berenzy
Genre: Informational Nonfiction, Picturebook
Theme: Sea Turtle, Life Cycle, Science, Environment
Plot Summary: The story begins with a sea turtle hatching from its shell on a beach. Readers follow the sea turtle’s journey through entering the ocean for the first time, to its many years there, then mating and reaching land, again, to now lay her eggs on the beach. She then leaves to go back into the ocean, ending the story with the hope that a few of her babies will live to endure the same journey that she made.
Criteria: Guiberson’s style in Into the Sea captivates readers of all ages. Despite her book being nonfiction, her story reads and draws you in like a fiction book. The illustrations help captivate readers and readers dive into the sea turtle’s lifelong journey. All the while, you are given a real and raw look at the life cycle of this beautiful animal. Guiberson perfectly blends nonfiction, illustrations, and her style of writing to draw readers into the story.
Reader Response/Classroom Connections: Young readers will certainly love this fascinating book about a sea turtle’s life. To incorporate it into the classroom, I would choose to have students summarize the life cycle of a sea turtle, using this book as a reference. I would have students write out, using the main ideas form the story, each part of a sea turtle’s life cycle. By doing this, I could assess if students understood the story and could pick out, among the story’s many details, the basic stages of a sea turtle’s life. In addition, the teacher could pair this text with a nonfiction text about a sea turtle. This way, students have the opportunity to see the similarities and differences between this nonfiction text and others.
Author/Illustrator: Brenda Z. Guiberson, Ilustrated by Alex Berenzy
Genre: Informational Nonfiction, Picturebook
Theme: Sea Turtle, Life Cycle, Science, Environment
Plot Summary: The story begins with a sea turtle hatching from its shell on a beach. Readers follow the sea turtle’s journey through entering the ocean for the first time, to its many years there, then mating and reaching land, again, to now lay her eggs on the beach. She then leaves to go back into the ocean, ending the story with the hope that a few of her babies will live to endure the same journey that she made.
Criteria: Guiberson’s style in Into the Sea captivates readers of all ages. Despite her book being nonfiction, her story reads and draws you in like a fiction book. The illustrations help captivate readers and readers dive into the sea turtle’s lifelong journey. All the while, you are given a real and raw look at the life cycle of this beautiful animal. Guiberson perfectly blends nonfiction, illustrations, and her style of writing to draw readers into the story.
Reader Response/Classroom Connections: Young readers will certainly love this fascinating book about a sea turtle’s life. To incorporate it into the classroom, I would choose to have students summarize the life cycle of a sea turtle, using this book as a reference. I would have students write out, using the main ideas form the story, each part of a sea turtle’s life cycle. By doing this, I could assess if students understood the story and could pick out, among the story’s many details, the basic stages of a sea turtle’s life. In addition, the teacher could pair this text with a nonfiction text about a sea turtle. This way, students have the opportunity to see the similarities and differences between this nonfiction text and others.
April 24, 2013
This book discusses the basic needs of the sea turtle, its predators, and the effects that the listed things has on the species itself. It is a good book for introducing animal extinction and can even lead into a class discussion about previously extinct animals, such as, dinosaurs; why do animals become extinct and how do they become extinct? I would have students discuss these questions amongst groups or as a class discussion. I would then do a read aloud of the book. I would follow up by asking my students to use what they’ve learned from the class read aloud about sea turtles to help your peers and I understand your prediction(s).
October 29, 2014
Into the Sea was such a wonderful Nonfiction book. The way that Guiberson wrote the book is a perfect way to draw children in and learn at the same time. The descriptive text explains many of the habits of sea turtles, allowing the young children to understand the experience of these intriguing animals. Using Nonfiction in the classroom is important and I would definitely use this book within a text set about animals in the ocean. The illustration done by Alix Berenzy are also just amazing and really gives the reader a wonderful image.
May 23, 2012
Beautifully illustrated, this book makes you feel like you are scuba diving! It takes the reader right from the birth of a hatchling sea turtle through her journey in the sea. She encounters crabs, sharks and whales, to her own nest twenty years later. Great for classrooms teaching life cycles or ocean life. At the end, you'll find a description of how sea turtles have come to be endangered, as well as illustrations of different sea turtles.
October 12, 2015
Into the Sea, by Brenda Z. Guiberson, Illustrated by Alix Berenzy
It is the life story of one sea turtle, from her hatching through her journey until she returns to the beach where she was hatched to lay her own eggs. The story describes her undersea environment and the danger that she has to go through. It is a great read aloud scientific literature book for older readers with beautiful pictures.
It is the life story of one sea turtle, from her hatching through her journey until she returns to the beach where she was hatched to lay her own eggs. The story describes her undersea environment and the danger that she has to go through. It is a great read aloud scientific literature book for older readers with beautiful pictures.
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April 24, 2016This book is about life of a sea turtle from when they come out of the egg. It talks about them scratching out of the leathery egg and makes its way to the water. Turtles instinctively know what to do when they are hatched. As they grow their shells get harder. Sea turtles can pull their heads and flippers in their shells for protection. Once full grown they are one of the biggest sea creatures in the sea. Then the turtles mate and the turtle goes back to land to lay her eggs.
February 23, 2016
Very descriptive writing with colorful illustrations. Tells the tale of a sea turtle and its adventure experiencing the sea for the first time. It follows the sea turtle though out her life cycle including returning to the same beach to lay her eggs. Teaches kids about the ocean and the life of the sea turtles a little bit more.
December 4, 2007
This book teaches about the life-cycle of the sea turtle and the different journeys and challenges they endure. It contains a good mix of non-fiction in a fiction story and heightens interest while holding reader's attention.
September 25, 2010
The life cycle of a baby turtle from the moment she hatches from an egg. To the time many years later when she is the mom laying eggs in that very same spot. A beautiful non-fiction book about the circle of life.
November 16, 2010
This is a beautiful non-fiction narrative about the journey that a sea turtle takes. We use this book as a part of our non-fiction writing unit. One of the girls in my class poured over this book and is doing her report on the sea turtle.
December 6, 2012
Into the Sea is about turtles. It talks how they survive and dangers that come across them. Children are mostly interested in turtles and they like to know facts and tell their parents. I think this book is good for children because it is factual and informative.
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