The photo journal of "Carolina, " a critically ill loggerhead sea turtle, as she is cared for and nursed back to health at the Sea Turtle Hospital. Just like hospitalized children, Carolina goes through a variety of emotions and procedures during her care, recovery process, and her eventual release back to her home- the ocean.

Introduces turtles, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and the type of care they require if they are to be kept as a pet.

"Diagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of sea turtles and their place in the wild animal kingdom"--

Franklin the turtle overcomes his fear of thunderstorms with a little help from his animal friends.

Shy Mr. Hoppy devises a plan to win the heart of his true love by teaching her a spell to make her tortoise grow bigger.

A guide on how to care for a pet turtle.

"Michelangelo discovers an amazing creature in the sewer. Is it a friend, an enemy, or a monster?"--Page [4] of cover.

The story of a tiny sea turtle who swims out to sea, then returns after a few years to the beach where she was born to lay her eggs before returning to the sea. Includes many facts about sea turtles.