Thanks for the chance to read this young reader's nonfiction focused on tortoises. This book will be best suited for advanced young readers, as well as middle school to young high school years because it is absolutely packed with information, some of which is a bit advanced in terminology. I was surprised at how much went into this book. When I initially saw the suggested price tag, I was a bit skeptical. However, I can definitely tell that a lot of work into this book -- it is packed full with full color photos, around 70 pages full of information split into seven chapters, and guided resources for further reading. I think that an additional strength of this book is its layout/design, which appropriately balances photos/charts and walls of text. Therefore, I ultimately would suggest this book for the above described age groups, classroom/school libraries, and summer camps (good for animal/reptile lovers and nature enthusiasts).

I love Tortoises and really wanted to read this book about the Galapagos Island Tortoises and their migratory patterns. The book is full of beautiful photos of not only the Tortoises but of the area in which they live and even the testing labs that studies them. It goes into the tracking devices and how some migrate while others don't. A wonderful book that I highly recommend for kids of all ages. Thanks #Netgalley for the advanced reader copy.

"Tracking Tortoises" by Kate Messner - is an amazing new non-fiction text. This makes it for a perfect middle school science text, as we learn more about the Galapagos Islands and the need for their conservation. Messner’s story revolves around giant tortoises, their ecosystem, numerous threats, and ongoing scientific efforts. Learning about giant tortoises will be extra special for all students who already encounter Gopher Tortoises in their neighborhoods.