Moonlight Under the Sand
An informational book explains how green sea turtle hatchlings leave their nest, while its author and illustrator help readers learn.
Play the quiz as a gameThe heading says “Moonlight Under the Sand.” It tells about green sea turtle hatchlings. A female turtle lays eggs in a nest on a sandy beach. Weeks later, baby turtles hatch. They wiggle up through the sand. At night, they crawl toward the open sea. The dark water is their home.
Mara Ortiz is the author. The author writes the facts and words. Joon Park is the illustrator. The illustrator makes the pictures. His picture shows the tiny turtles leaving the nest.
A caption under the picture says, “Hatchlings crawl from the nest.” A caption explains a picture. Bright beach lights can lead hatchlings away from the sea. A dark beach helps them reach the water. This book helps us learn how baby turtles begin life.