{"product_id":"9780063060982","title":"Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Journey Home","description":"Author: Lindsay Moore\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780063060982\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 05 May 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 64 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay Moore chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her. Informational and awe-inspiring, \u003cem\u003eYoshi and the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous picture book about patience, perseverance, the ocean, and finding your way home. \u003cem\u003eA\u003c\/em\u003e transformative story about the incredible journeys animals make and the interconnectedness of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, a young loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from the ocean after an injury to her shell. The fishermen who rescued her named her Yoshi and took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa. She was rehabilitated there and grew stronger—and larger!—every day. She also became one of the most popular exhibits at the aquarium. After twenty years in captivity, Yoshi was released back into the ocean and traveled more than 25,000 miles in 1,003 days to find her way home. A tracking device on her shell transmitted data about her journey to marine biologists and turtle enthusiasts of all ages around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLindsay Moore’s gorgeous watercolor paintings enrich her moving, lyrical, and informative text. This picture book touches on topics such as conservation, oceanography, natural selection, the food chain, currents, and geography, making \u003cem\u003eYoshi and the Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e an ideal choice for parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in nature and the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes a map of Yoshi’s journey, information about sea turtles and how you can help them, and additional resources.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46566867632286,"sku":"HPC-9780063060982","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780063060982.jpg?v=1772167470","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780063060982","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}