Book
Whale quest : working together to save endangered species / Karen Romano Young.
Introduces whales, discussing their physical features, behavior, and complex communication abilities, along with a history of whaling and a description of the efforts being made by scientists around the world to save them from extinction. --Publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9781467792462
- ISBN: 1467792462
- Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Out of the deep -- What's a whale? -- Hunting down whales -- Whales get a closer look -- Schooling with whales -- What do cetologists do? -- Listening for whales -- From snotbots to feces finders -- Captive whales -- Rescuing whales -- Citizen whale science -- The whales are missing! |
| Target Audience Note: | 1150L Lexile Age 13-18. Grade 9 to 12. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 8.0 5 5 189254 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Whales > Juvenile literature. Ballenas > Literatura juvenil. Whales > Juvenile literature. Endangered species. Whaling > Juvenile literature. Whaling. Whales. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Pottsville District Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Ringtown Area Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringtown Area Library | J 599.5 YOU (Text) | 3999900028761K | Children's Area | Available | - |
