But Where Do Sea Turtles Live? - (Alex's Field Guides) by Elina Ellis (Hardcover)

About the Book

Animal expert Alex leads her Curious Explorers Club on a quest to discover the one thing she doesn't know about sea turtles - where they live! Each explorer offers a theory: Do they live in rock pools? In kelp forests? Coral reefs or sea caves? Together the club members explore and share their observations before learning the surprising truth. This is a kid-friendly allegory on the importance of protecting the habitats of endangered species such as sea turtles. Spreads shown from Alex's field guide shell out fun turtle facts. The back matter shows curious explorers how to start their own eco-conscious clubs.

Book Synopsis

Dive deep into the mystery of sea turtles in the latest addition to the Alex's Field Guides series.

The Curious Explorers Club has one question for Alex: Where do sea turtles live? As her friends share their theories, Alex checks her journal for clues. How big are they? What do they eat? Where do they lay eggs? The explorers follow the answers to find out: Where exactly do sea turtles live?

As in each of the titles in author and illustrator Elina Ellis's Alex's Field Guides series, this engaging book offers a child-friendly allegory on the importance of protecting the habitats of endangered species. Appealing characters asking kid-friendly questions will draw in children wanting to know the answers. Colorful spreads showcase Alex's journal - jam-packed with sea turtle facts, including how they're being threatened. The back matter shows readers how to start their own explorers club. With its clever blend of story and information, this is an excellent choice for life science lessons on marine animals, habitats and characteristics of living things. It also fosters critical thinking and inquiry-based learning.

Review Quotes

Lots of scientific detail is packed in the busy illustrations alongside the inviting characters. A strong choice for science-minded kids.--Booklist

... a great introduction to non-fiction books, animal conservation, and allows readers to explore their love of animals. Highly Recommended.--CM Magazine (Praise for Have You Seen an Elephant?)

Delightful watercolor like illustrations in earthy tones are engaging and will have kids eagerly pointing out everything that Alex misses---make room for this one at storytime.--Kirkus Reviews (Praise for Have You Seen an Elephant?)

About the Author

Elina Ellis was born in Ukraine and has a master's in children's book illustration from Anglia Ruskin University. She has illustrated several picture books, including Chickadee: Criminal Mastermind and This Is the Path the Wolf Took. Elina loves wildlife, cooking and a good joke. There is no greater reward for her than a smile on the face of her reader. She lives in Cambridge, United Kingdom.