Gray Whale
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Summary
Gray whales live in the Pacific Ocean and can grow to be 50 feet 15 meters) long. Readers will discover how whale hunters brought these huge mammals to near extinction and how people are working together to help these giants of the sea fight for survival.
Specifications
- Author: Susan h. gray
- Copyright: 2008
- Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
- Dewey: 599.5
- BISAC: JNF003220
- Pages: 32
- Date Available: 2007-08-01
- Format: Hardcover (Reinforced binding)
- ISBN: 9781602790360
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5
- Series: 21st Century Skills Library
- Subseries: Road to Recovery
Leveling
- Accelerated Reader® Quiz: 117826
- Accelerated Reader® Reading Level: 4.6
- Accelerated Reader® Interest Level: Mg
- Accelerated Reader® Points: 0.5
Table of Contents
- Mud, Muck, and Munchies
- The Life of the Gray Whale
- A Sad Tale
- Things Turn Around
- Gray Whales Today
- Map
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
Reviews
Library Media Connection
This series covers several species that are on their way back from probable extinction. Each book gives an overview of the animal covered food, reproduction, life patterns-and then explains how the animal earned a place on the endangered species list. Consequences of human behavior are covered in an unbiased tone. The books focus on how humans have stepped up to defend the animals and work toward their preservation. Scattered throughout each book are life and career skills, learning and innovation skills and 21st century content. Each provides further insight into the animals themselves as well as scientists who have worked to save the animals. These asides also pose thought provoking questions that require the reader to apply higher level thinking skills.
Detailed photographs accompany the text and add to the book’s visual appeal.
Recommended.
Amanda Jones, Librarian, Dominion Trail Elementary, Ashburn, Virginia.
Contributors
Content Adviser: Kim Shelden
Marine Biologist, National Marine Mammal Laboratory, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) NOAA Fisheries, Seattle, Washington
Author: Susan H. Gray
Susan H. Gray has a master’s degree in zoology. She has written more than 70 science and reference books for children and especially loves writing about animals. Gray also likes to garden and play the piano. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas, with her husband, Michael, and many pets.