Adelita, a Sea Turtle's Journey
Ana Miminoshvili
(Illustrated by)
Description
The remarkable true story of the first sea turtle to be tracked across the Pacific Ocean.
One moonlit night, a young loggerhead sea turtle crawled into the ocean. As she swam and rode currents, she wandered far from the beach where she'd hatched. How far? Nobody knew for sure. In 1996, this turtle, caught in Mexico, was given a name--Adelita--and a satellite tag was attached to her shell. Then she was set free in the Pacific Ocean. Adelita's astonishing journey home led to a new understanding of sea turtles and inspired changes that have made the world a better place for them.
Product Details
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Publish Date | September 01, 2020 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780807581148 |
| Dimensions | 10.3 X 8.2 X 0.5 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Jenny Goebel is the author of many books for children including Out of My Shell, winner of the Green Earth Book Award, and Fortune Falls, an Indies Next List pick. She lives in Westminster, Colorado with her husband and their three sons. Visit her at www.jennygoebel.com.
Ana Miminoshvili is an illustrator and designer, based in Tbilisi, Georgia. She completed her bachelor's degree in visual arts at TSAA. While still a student, she started taking her first steps in the creative industry. In 2018, after a few years of working at an agency, Ana left to become a full-time freelance illustrator.
Reviews
"Children will find themselves rooting for these characters to succeed and will enjoy the duck's antics."--School Library Connection
"Goebel not only highlights the habits of a fascinating creature but also emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness and animal conservation... A nice addition to school and public libraries that will help readers learn about endangered or threatened animals and also about the natural habits of these amazing turtles."--School Library Journal
"Science takes another small step toward understanding the natural world."--Kirkus Reviews
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