[PDF] Troubles With Turtles eBook

Author : Dimitris Theodossopoulos
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 31,86 MB
Release : 2003-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0857456792

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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 :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 18,54 MB
Release : 2019-08-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781686321894

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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 :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Turtles
ISBN :

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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 : Dimitrios Theodossopoulos
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,92 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Human ecology
ISBN : 9781571815965

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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 : Diana Renn
Publisher : Fitzroy Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 35,74 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781646032273

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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 :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,53 MB
Release : 2024-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780228105176

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A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles. Turtles have been around for 220 million years -- longer than dinosaurs. But now their time might be running out. And their biggest threat is us! There are more than 300 species worldwide and half of these are threatened with extinction. Freshwater, marine and land turtles all face the same threats, whether it is habitat loss, pollution, harvesting by the pet trade or road and fishing fatalities. In this fully illustrated book, veterinarian Dr. Sue Carstairs reveals what steps young readers can take to help turtles that they might find injured at the side of the road or next to waterways. When injured turtles are brought into her hospital needing medical attention, Carstairs describes the amazing behind-the-scenes workings of how she repairs shattered shells, broken jaws and injured skulls, nursing severely injured turtles back to health. Topics covered in Saving Turtles include: A behind-the-scenes look at the medical procedures used to heal injured turtles How eggs are harvested, incubated and hatched Raising and releasing baby turtles Tagging and tracking turtles in the wild Conservation efforts worldwide to save some species from extinction Steps you can take to help turtles survive.

Author : Kylie Pittman
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 44,85 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category :
ISBN :

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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 : Christian Miller
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release : 2020-07-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780648888505

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Ellas Adventures is a children's picture book about the story of a real Sea Turtle, called Ella which ended up in a Turtle Hospital in Cairns Australia. Ella tells her story, and the story of all the other Turtles in the Hospital, what happened to them and what people did to help them. Ella then gets released back to the wild, we learn about other species of the Reef and the changed we as human have to undertake in order to keep our Oceans healthy.

Author : Melissa Stewart
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,64 MB
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682630978

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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
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781338298536

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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.