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The Orca Scientists


Series
Scientists in the Field

by
Kim Perez Valice
photographs by
Andy Comins ,Center for Whale Research

Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Imprint
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN
9780544898264
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Follow the scientists working in the Pacific Northwest to learn about the orca whale population there, as they race to save these remarkable mammals from extinction.

How to get involved. Glossary. Selected bibliography and sources. Author’s note. Index. Black-and-white and full-color photographs and digital illustrations.

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Details

Format

Print

Page Count

80

Trim Size

11" x 9"

Dewey

599.53/6

AR

7.5: points 3

Lexile

1100L

Genre

Nonfic

Scholastic Reading Counts

0

JLG Release

Sep 2018

Book Genres


Topics

Orcas. Killer whales. Sea life. Oceans. Marine biologists. Biology. Science and scientists. Ecology. Studying threatened and endangered animals.

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Praise & Reviews

Starred or favorable reviews have been received from these periodicals:

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School Library Journal

In this new addition to the series, Valice takes readers on a journey to the Pacific Northwest to explore the work of biologists studying orca whales. The prologue provides background information about the early days of tracking the marine mammals. Dr. Mike Bigg started counting and classifying them in the early 1970s out of concern for the number in captivity, and readers learn about developments and advancements since then. Scientists use photography and drones to identify orcas, examine their scat, and deploy hydrophones or underwater microphones to assess the impact of nearby boats. The images enhance readers’ understanding of the text, and throughout there are sidebars that provide a deeper dive into topics, such as the Samish Indian Nation’s naming ceremony for orcas and the typical diet for the whales. The book ends with information on how to get involved to help orcas through the Center for Whale Research and in everyday life. The back matter also makes this title a useful choice for research. VERDICT A solid selection for collections where the the series is popular.–Erica Thorsen, Albemarle High School, VA

Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

In this new addition to the series, Valice takes readers on a journey to the Pacific Northwest to explore the work of biologists studying orca whales. The prologue provides background information about the early days of tracking the marine mammals. Dr. Mike Bigg started counting and classifying them in the early 1970s out of concern for the number in captivity, and readers learn about developments and advancements since then. Scientists use photography and drones to identify orcas, examine their scat, and deploy hydrophones or underwater microphones to assess the impact of nearby boats. The images enhance readers’ understanding of the text, and throughout there are sidebars that provide a deeper dive into topics, such as the Samish Indian Nation’s naming ceremony for orcas and the typical diet for the whales. The book ends with information on how to get involved to help orcas through the Center for Whale Research and in everyday life. The back matter also makes this title a useful choice for research. VERDICT A solid selection for collections where the the series is popular.–Erica Thorsen, Albemarle High School, VA

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