Description
Discover the extraordinary world of the endangered Southern Resident orcas with 'Superpod,' a captivating cloth-bound book perfect for young readers. Published by Chicago Review Press in 2023, this Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection is not only a bestseller from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association but also an essential educational tool for understanding marine conservation. As you flip through the beautifully illustrated pages, you'll meet the playful orcas and the dedicated experts striving to rescue these magnificent creatures from the brink of extinction. Learn how innovative techniques—including training scat-sniffing dogs, creative medical treatments, and advocacy for better laws—are being employed to tackle the growing threats of boat noise, pollution, and limited food resources. Author Nora Nickum sheds light on her personal commitment to orca conservation and provides thought-provoking insights into the dark history surrounding their capture for marine exhibits. With engaging action ideas, 'Superpod' inspires young minds to consider meaningful careers in marine biology, environmental advocacy, and wildlife conservation. Help pave the way for a brighter future for these incredible orcas while fostering a love for nature in the next generation. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641607933
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Description:
*Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
*Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Bestseller - Early & Middle Reader
Meet the playful and beloved Southern Resident orcas and the people working to save them from extinction using tactics that vary from medicine and laws to drones and dogs
The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses her own work on laws to protect the orcas, tackles the dark history of orca capture for marine parks, and shares moments of wonder.
Readers can dive in to help save these majestic orcas with diverse action ideas and to find inspiration for a wide range of future careers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641607933
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Description:
*Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
*Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Bestseller - Early & Middle Reader
Meet the playful and beloved Southern Resident orcas and the people working to save them from extinction using tactics that vary from medicine and laws to drones and dogs
The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses her own work on laws to protect the orcas, tackles the dark history of orca capture for marine parks, and shares moments of wonder.
Readers can dive in to help save these majestic orcas with diverse action ideas and to find inspiration for a wide range of future careers.