South Carolina Smiles and Places 2008 Official Vacation Guide - (Page 44) In Their Own Words: Three Authors Uncover South Carolina’s Heritage, History While Pursuing Their Passions By Kim Simko F or hundreds of years the various landscapes of which South Carolina is comprised have inspired visitors, travelers and residents alike to conquer, explore and observe the state while sharing their findings with others. So it comes as no surprise that many authors have been compelled to pursue their passions here and document their experiences to teach and entertain audiences for generations to come. Here are just three. Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe Turtle Summer, an educational photographic journal, documents the season which NY Times best-selling author, Mary Alice Monroe, and her daughter spent together on a South Carolina beach as turtle team members. Dedicated to helping Loggerhead sea turtles throughout the endangered species’ breeding season, they identify and protect sea turtle nests to increase the hatchlings’ chance of survival to adulthood. Through photos, descriptions and personal memories, Monroe recounts how the mother/daughter team witnesses a Loggerhead coming ashore to lay her eggs, identifies turtle tracks and watches hatchlings begin their journey to the sea. Additionally, in an effort to educate readers on Loggerhead sea turtle facts, Turtle Summer provides five activity pages designed for teachers and parents to use with students and children. The book also includes information on common shells, birds and flowers that can be found along the South Carolina shoreline. 2 44 South Carolina Smiles 2008
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