Blair Witherington

I used to be a volunteer with a sea turtle program in SW Florida, so I was thrilled when this book became available.

This book seems to be the definitive one on the seven species of sea turtles of the Atlantic and Gulf waters. It is comprehensive, detailed, yet easy to understand. It is divided into three parts: understanding, experiencing, and saving the turtles.

The pictures are plentiful and wonderful. With an adult as a guide, this book could easily be used with children who are interested in the topic and want to glean more information.

I think it is a must for anyone who wants to learn more about our sea turtles, the dangers they face, and what we can do to help save them.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #GlobePequot #PineapplePress for the DRC.… (more)

I ordered this on the recommendation of a local acquaintance, I was not disappointed!

It is well organized, beautifully illustrated, and informative. I especially love how each creature highlighted - whether it be a shellfish, a bird, or a plant - receives a full page of information that includes several pictures in various states. This is invaluable, for example, with birds that have different coloring for gender or season.

I have already used this handy reference to identify a bird I saw at the beach (Western Willet) and to learn more about birds that frequent my yard (White Ibis).

Helpful sections in this book include (among many other amazing sections):
- Beach Features
- Fish
- Birds
- Land Mammals
- Marine Mammals
- Dune Plants
- Marine Plants

Highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about the world around them in the beautiful Sunshine State.… (more)