Turtles Heading Home!
Turtles Heading Home! by Liza Ketchum, published by Charlesbridge Publishing on July 15, 2025, is a 48-page nonfiction book designed for young readers aged 6 to 9. This engaging work highlights the rescue efforts aimed at saving Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, an endangered species affected by climate change. Through this narrative, readers will gain insight into the challenges these turtles face and the dedicated individuals working to ensure their survival.
The book presents a detailed account of the various conservation efforts involved in rescuing and rehabilitating these turtles. It showcases the roles of volunteers, veterinarians, and pilots who collaborate to transport the turtles to safer environments. By focusing on themes such as marine life and environmental conservation, Turtles Heading Home! aims to inspire young animal enthusiasts and future conservationists to take action in protecting endangered species and promoting green living practices.
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Kemp’s ridley sea turtles need help! Young readers will learn about the rescue efforts necessary to save these endangered animals largely due to climate change.
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.
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