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Much can be learned about the condition of the planet’s environment
by looking at sea turtles. They have existed for over 100 million
years, and they travel throughout the world’s oceans. Suddenly,
however, they are struggling to survive - largely because of things
people are doing to the planet’s oceans and beaches. But what does
this mean for the human species? It is possible that a world in
which sea turtles cannot survive may soon become a world in which
humans struggle to survive. If, however, we learn from our mistakes
and begin changing our behaviour, there is still time to save sea
turtles from extinction. In the process, we will be saving one of
the earth’s most mysterious and time-honoured creatures. We might
just be saving ourselves too. South Africa has played an active
role in this, protecting its own seaturtle populations and
researching turtle populations in neighbouring countries. An early
pioneer in conservation techniques, South Africa has assisted many
countries and researchers, and the sea turtles of south-east Africa
are now extensively protected, with positive signs of recovery.
Between the Tides tells this remarkable story, as seen through the
eyes of the author, whose interest in sea-turtle research has taken
him all over the world and involved him in exciting expeditions,
scientific controversy, political unrest, the companionship of
wonderful people, both scientific and conservationist, and survival
by sheer luck. His lasting reward has been his association with
beautiful beaches and the wonderful family of sea turtles.
This collection of eleven evocative, accessible and funny stories
for children of 5+ tells how a particular animal came to be as it
is now. The Whale grew up in God's vegetable patch but was banished
to sea when he became too large and crushed all His carrots; the
Polar Bear was lured to the North Pole by the other animals who
were jealous that she always won the annual beauty contest; the
Hare has asked the moon to marry him but can never stretch his ears
high enough to hear her reply; the Bee must sip honey all day long
to sweeten the bitter demon that runs through his veins . . . each
story is a delight for reading alone or aloud.
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Long Beach Island (Hardcover)
Kevin Hughes, George C. Harnett, George C Hartnett
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R842
R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
Save R151 (18%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Contributing Authors Include Douglass North, Michael W. Flinn, W.
H. Chaloner, And Valerie Muir.
Contributing Authors Include Peter Mathias, Ray Ginger, Milton J.
Nadworny And Robert E. Baldwin.
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