Color photos fill this overview of the leatherback turtle, which describes its physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, habitat, diet, threats, and survival status, as well as folklore about them. Also includes a "fascinating facts" section, a glossary, and a list of related resources.

Explores the leatherback sea turtle's natural history and recounts the efforts being made by scientists trying to save them. Dr. Kimberly Stetwart, also known as the Turtle Lady of St. Kitts, is already waiting at midnight when an 800-pound leatherback sea turtle crawls out of the Caribbean surf and onto the sandy beach. The mother turtle has a vital job to do: dig a nest in which she will lay eggs that will hatch into part of the next generation...