Author: Dimitris Theodossopoulos
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 0857456792
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
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.
Troubles with Turtles
Author: Dimitris Theodossopoulos
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 0857456792
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 0857456792
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
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.
Turtle Trouble
Author: Stuart McDonald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781686321894
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781686321894
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
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.
Troubles with Turtles
Author: Dimitrios Theodossopoulos
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781571815965
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781571815965
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
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.
Turtle Trouble
Author: Sue Mongredien
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409506355
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dive into this magical mermaid series from bestselling author Sue Mongredien, featuring gorgeously girly illustrations. Synopsis: When Molly is plunged back into the magical Undersea Kingdom, she finds the Merqueen waiting with bad news - the Dark Queen Carlotta is back, and it is she who has been hiding sea creatures away and stealing their powers. Now it's a race against time to track down the animals that are still lost. Hearing a rumour of a strange egg on a tropical beach, Molly joins forces with Animal-Keeper mermaid Shanti to see if the turtles are trapped inside it. But even if they can get hold of the egg, they still have to escape Carlotta's terrifying guards - this time in the shape of skeletal coral monsters. Readers will be enchanted by Molly the Secret Mermaid's daring ocean quests, full of gorgeous undersea detail and captivating characters, in this dazzling series for budding mermaids everywhere.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409506355
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dive into this magical mermaid series from bestselling author Sue Mongredien, featuring gorgeously girly illustrations. Synopsis: When Molly is plunged back into the magical Undersea Kingdom, she finds the Merqueen waiting with bad news - the Dark Queen Carlotta is back, and it is she who has been hiding sea creatures away and stealing their powers. Now it's a race against time to track down the animals that are still lost. Hearing a rumour of a strange egg on a tropical beach, Molly joins forces with Animal-Keeper mermaid Shanti to see if the turtles are trapped inside it. But even if they can get hold of the egg, they still have to escape Carlotta's terrifying guards - this time in the shape of skeletal coral monsters. Readers will be enchanted by Molly the Secret Mermaid's daring ocean quests, full of gorgeous undersea detail and captivating characters, in this dazzling series for budding mermaids everywhere.
Turtle Trouble (Paw Patrol Counting Book)
Author: Courtney Carbone
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN: 9781338298536
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN: 9781338298536
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
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.
Saving Turtles
Author: Sue Carstairs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228105176
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228105176
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins
Author: Ronald Isaac Orenstein
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Turtles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Turtles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
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.
Turtle Trouble
Author: Agnes de Bezenac
Publisher: iCharacter Limited
ISBN: 1623878497
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Tell the truth or cover up? What will he do? A kids story about honesty. Suggested for ages 7 and under. For more kids products and free downloads, visit our website at www.icharacter.org
Publisher: iCharacter Limited
ISBN: 1623878497
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Tell the truth or cover up? What will he do? A kids story about honesty. Suggested for ages 7 and under. For more kids products and free downloads, visit our website at www.icharacter.org
Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle
Author: Deborah M. Moss
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
"After getting into trouble by not paying attention, Shelley the turtle is diagnosed with AD/HD and his behavior improves."--Title page verso.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
"After getting into trouble by not paying attention, Shelley the turtle is diagnosed with AD/HD and his behavior improves."--Title page verso.
Trouble at Turtle Pond
Author: Diana Renn
Publisher: Fitzroy Books
ISBN: 9781646032273
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Fitzroy Books
ISBN: 9781646032273
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
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.