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.
“J Pod Family Tree.” Maps. Resources for readers and teachers. Notes. Index. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest
Level Nonfiction Middle Plus
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Endangered species. Orcas. Killer whales. North America Pacific Coast. Marine life. Environmental conservation and protection. Science and scientists.
Lexile 1030L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-04-10
JLG Release Date Aug 2023
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Nonfiction Middle Plus
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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