The Orca Scientists

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. Perfect for fans of The Great White Shark Scientist and readers looking for excellent nonfiction on this high-interest animal.

Orcas have a reputation for being bloodthirsty, but that myth is being debunked as scientists learn more about these "killer" animals. Readers follow scientists in the Pacific Northwest who study the nuanced communication patterns, family structure, and socialization of orca whales, from marine biologists to specialists in the study of sound.

With stunning photography and attention to field-based detail, The Orca Scientists paints a vivid picture of the individuals who have made it their life's work to better understand orcas, as well as the whales they are helping to avoid extinction.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 07/24/2018
ISBN: 9780544898264
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.30h x 11.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2018 pg. 62
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2018
School Library Journal 07/01/2018 pg. 95
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195848 / Orca Scientists
Reading Level: 7.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3