Troubles With Turtles

Author : Dimitris Theodossopoulos
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 0857456792
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Troubles with Turtles written by Dimitris Theodossopoulos and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2003-03-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people of Vassilikos, farmers and tourist entrepreneurs on the Greek island of Zakynthos, are involved in a bitter environmental dispute concerning the conservation of sea turtles. Against the environmentalists' practices and ideals they set their own culture of relating to the land, cultivation, wild and domestic animals. Written from an anthropological perspective, this book puts forward the idea that a thorough study of indigenous cultures is a fundamental step to understanding conflicts over the environment. For this purpose, the book offers a detailed account of the cultural depth and richness of the human environmental relationship in Vassilikos, focusing on the engagement of its inhabitants with diverse aspects of the local environment, such as animal care, agriculture, tourism and hunting.

Author : Dimitrios Theodossopoulos
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 9781571815965
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Troubles with Turtles written by Dimitrios Theodossopoulos and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people of Vassilikos, farmers and tourist entrepreneurs on the Greek island of Zakynthos, are involved in a bitter environmental dispute concerning the conservation of sea turtles. Against the environmentalists' practices and ideals they set their own culture of relating to the land, cultivation, wild and domestic animals. Written from an anthropological perspective, this book puts forward the idea that a thorough study of indigenous cultures is a fundamental step to understanding conflicts over the environment. For this purpose, the book offers a detailed account of the cultural depth and richness of the human environmental relationship in Vassilikos, focusing on the engagement of its inhabitants with diverse aspects of the local environment, such as animal care, agriculture, tourism and hunting.

Author : Stuart McDonald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781686321894
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turtle Trouble written by Stuart McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheldon is an adventurous young turtle and is always swimming too far off and getting into trouble. Find out what happens when he gets swept out to sea! This book conveys a powerful message to young children and adults about the growing global problem of ocean waste and plastic pollution in our seas and on our beaches. I hope this inspires and encourages you to do your bit for the environment by recycling or joining a beach cleaning group.

Author : Ronald Isaac Orenstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins written by Ronald Isaac Orenstein and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys the myriad of turtle anatomy, habitat, & life cycles throughout the ages. Project director of the International Wildlife Coalition, Orenstein presents a popular book about turtles, the term he uses for almost all marine, aquatic, and terrestrial species of the order Testudines. His own background is in ornithology rather than herpetology, but his work in wildlife conservation has made him aware of the plight of turtles throughout the world, and hopes people will help protect them if they get to know them a little better. He includes many color photographs. Turtles, almost alone among reptiles, have earned both human interest and affection. Our fascination with turtles, though, has not helped them much. Sought after for food, as pets, and for tortoiseshell, their habitats under attack on land and sea, turtle populations are in decline around the world. Understanding turtles is not only interesting, but also important. Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins have been on earth since the Triassic Period, approximately 200 million years ago. Their exact origins are uncertain, though - it is still unclear from which group of reptiles turtles sprang. Although the earliest fossils are clearly turtles, their anatomy has changed dramatically over time. In addition, turtle species vary greatly in such basic characteristics as anatomy and habitat preferences. Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins surveys the myriad of turtle anatomy, habitat, and life cycles throughout the ages. Human activities on the land and at sea pose the greatest threat that turtles have faced in the last 200 million years. The battle to save turtles goes on, and this book provides an important voice in turtle ecology. Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins is the perfect resource for anyone interested in all facets of these amazing and diverse reptiles.

Author : Sue Mongredien
Publisher : Usborne Books
ISBN 13 : 9781409506355
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turtle Trouble written by Sue Mongredien and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into this magical mermaid series from bestselling author Sue Mongredien, featuring gorgeously girly illustrations. Synopsis: When Molly is plunged back into the magical Undersea Kingdom, she finds the Merqueen waiting with bad news - the Dark Queen Carlotta is back, and it is she who has been hiding sea creatures away and stealing their powers. Now it's a race against time to track down the animals that are still lost. Hearing a rumour of a strange egg on a tropical beach, Molly joins forces with Animal-Keeper mermaid Shanti to see if the turtles are trapped inside it. But even if they can get hold of the egg, they still have to escape Carlotta's terrifying guards - this time in the shape of skeletal coral monsters. Readers will be enchanted by Molly the Secret Mermaid's daring ocean quests, full of gorgeous undersea detail and captivating characters, in this dazzling series for budding mermaids everywhere.

Author : Diana Renn
Publisher : Fitzroy Books
ISBN 13 : 9781646032273
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trouble at Turtle Pond written by Diana Renn and published by Fitzroy Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When eleven-year-old Miles moves to Marsh Hollow, he's desperate for a fresh start. At his last school, his ADHD-related challenges earned him a reputation as a troublemaker and cost him his friends, especially after he lost a beloved class pet. With just one chance to make a first impression, "Mayhem Miles" is determined to do something great in this town. Like solving a mystery. After witnessing people burying something in his neighbor's backyard one night, he's sure there's trouble--and this time, it's not his fault. When his other neighbor, Pia, invites him to join the Backyard Rangers to help protect endangered turtles at the pond behind his house, Miles knows this is his chance to investigate. He stumbles on clues that point to wildlife poaching. Sabotaged turtle traps, stolen eggs, and kidnapped hatchlings put the fragile turtle population at risk. Miles and Pia recruit two more Backyard Rangers to help track a string of suspects, including an obsessive gardener, an eccentric pet shop owner, and the town bully and his drifter uncle. Then the rangers start receiving threatening messages, and an unexpected twist turns suspicion back on Miles. Has his reputation for trouble followed him all the way to Marsh Hollow? It's up to Miles to convince his new friends that he's not who they think he is, and to stop the turtle crimes before more turtles--and people--get hurt. A friendship-centered eco-mystery, Trouble at Turtle Pond celebrates citizen science, activist kids, and the power of paying attention.

Author : Sue Carstairs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781770852907
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Saving Turtles written by Sue Carstairs and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Kylie Pittman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turtle Trouble written by Kylie Pittman and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a story about a turtle who was scared of the water. He was one of the last sea turtles to hatch, he decided he would try and touch the water but he go too scared. He decided he would never go in the ocean again, he was picked on by his friends and other animals because he wasn't a normal sea turtle. Will Timmy ever get over his fear? Read this book to find out!

Author : Melissa Stewart
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1682630978
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Place for Turtles written by Melissa Stewart and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turtles outlived the dinosaurs, but today they are one of the most threatened species of vertebrae on Earth. How can we help? In simple yet engaging language, acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart showcases twelve types of North American turtles, from the familiar box turtle to the majestic loggerhead turtle. Her clear narrative shows the threats these turtles face, and informative sidebars describe a wide variety of efforts to save them. Featuring glorious full-color illustrations by Higgins Bond and range maps for each turtle, this is a perfect choice for budding young scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers. This nonfiction picture book is part of a prize-winning series designed to inform young readers about a wide range of environmental issues and to present ways people can help protect animals and their natural habitats.

Author : Courtney Carbone
Publisher : Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781338298536
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turtle Trouble (Paw Patrol Counting Book) written by Courtney Carbone and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This adorable new format allows kids to interact with a Paw Patrol story featuring some of their favorite pups: Chase, Marshall, and Rubble! When turtles start popping up all over Adventure Bay, it's up to the pups to figure out why. Kids can help Chase, Marshall, and Rubble round up the turtles and bring them to safety. The book is packed with ten cute turtle figures for kids to count, plus figures of popular pups Chase and Rubble. It's perfect for young PAW Patrol fans who are learning to count and add.