Sea otters : a survival story / text and photographs by Isabelle Groc ; foreword by Dame Judi Dench and David F. Mills.
Material type: TextSeries: Orca wildPublisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Description: 120 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781459817371
- 1459817370
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 599.7695 G873 | Available | 33111009804689 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 599.7695 G873 | Available | 33111010506521 | ||||
Children's Book | Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | 599.7695 G873 | Available | 33111009842366 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Sea otters once ruled the Pacific Ocean, but the fur trade of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries brought this predator to near extinction.
Today they're slowly coming back from the brink, and scientists are learning more about their pivotal role as one of nature's keystone species. This book looks at the history, biology, behavior and uncertain future of sea otters. Author and photojournalist Isabelle Groc takes us into the field: watching sea otter rafts off the British Columbia coast from a kayak, exploring what makes their fur coats so special, understanding how their voracious appetites are helping kelp forests thrive and, ultimately, learning how sea otters are leaving their mark (or paws) on every part of the ecosystem. They might be one of the most adorable creatures in the ocean, but kids will discover how their survival is key to a rich, complex and connected ecosystem.
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at the important role sea otters play in the ecosystem. Readers will learn about the history of sea otters, their recovery from near extinction and how to conserve the species for the future. Illustrated with photos by the photojournalist author."-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-115) and index.
Never give up -- A keystone star is born -- Unexpected homes, surprising friends -- Living with sea otters.