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This is a companion book to Mary Alice Monroe's novel, Swimming Lessons, the sequel to The Beach House. In the novel, the readers witness a young mother, Toy, writing a journal for her daughter, Little Lovie. This is the journal Toy is writing. Using original photographs, this scrapbook journal explains the nesting cycle of sea turtles and the natural life along the Southeastern coast, including local shore birds, shells, and the sea turtle hospital. Adults and children will enjoy the images, information, and the journal with or without the novel. The For Creative Minds educational section includes turtle nesting facts, a shell identification activity, and a make-your-own nature journal.Product Videos
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Author Mary Alice Monroe
Binding Hardcover
Language English
Book Type Fiction
Grade Content PK
Lexile 780
Subject Loggerhead turtle, turtles, sea turtles
GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard CD-SC3.4a Observes, explores, and describes a variety of animals and plants. Describes their basic needs and life cycles.
A) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-SC2.4c Makes simple observations of the characteristics, movement, and seasonal changes of sun, moon, stars, and clouds. Compares the daytime/nighttime cycle.
B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-MA3.4d Associates and describes the passage of time with actual events.
C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book APL2.4b Asks questions and seeks new information. With assistance, looks for new information and wants to know more.
Copyright 2007
