| Sea Otters: A Survival Story Contributor(s): Groc, Isabelle (Author), Dench, Judi (Foreword by), Mills, David F. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1459817370 ISBN-13: 9781459817371 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Endangered - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 599.769 |
| LCCN: 2019947362 |
| Lexile Measure: 1210 |
| Series: Orca Wild |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.6" W x 8.8" (1.50 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Groc, Isabelle: - Isabelle Groc is a writer, wildlife photographer and filmmaker focusing on wildlife conservation, endangered species and the relationships between people and wildlife in a rapidly changing world. With degrees in journalism from Columbia University and urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she brings a unique perspective to documenting the impacts of human activities on threatened species and habitats. Born in the South of France, with family roots in Spain, Isabelle now lives in Vancouver. With the return of sea otters on the Pacific Coast, Isabelle has had the opportunity to witness an extraordinary ecological story unfold in her backyard of British Columbia for over ten years. She spent extended periods of time documenting sea otters and the coastal communities they influence. |