What if you wished you were a sea turtle and then you became one? Could you eat like a sea turtle? Sleep like a sea turtle? Spend most of your life underwater? And would you want to? Find out!

Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about sea turtles in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity.

Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Sea Turtle is a Guided Reading Level K and a level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

What does it take to survive as a sea turtle?

Animal Life Cycles: Follow a sea turtle from a tiny hatchling racing to the ocean to a grown-up migrating hundreds of miles back home.
Fascinating Facts: Learn how sea turtles can sleep underwater for five hours and get cleaned by friendly fish who nibble bugs off their shells!
Ocean Animals for Kids: Explore the world of marine biology with beautiful, real-life photographs and a “Wild Words” glossary perfect for curious minds.
I Can Read Level 1: Build reading confidence with simple sentences and familiar words, making this a perfect choice for kids eager to read on their own.
Hands-On Activity: Put learning into action with a fun game of sea turtle charades that recaps everything you’ve learned about their behavior.