much bigger whale. Orcas
can grow to be the size of a
stretch limousine. But this
whale, called a fin whale,
is as big as a bus. Orcas are
black and white, but the fin
whale is bluish gray. And
unlike the orcas, he is not ... "
This is the fourth in a series of photo journals concerning the Great Bear Sea and Rainforest, and the creatures in this area of British Columbia. The books are just right for kids who want pertinent information, and an up-close-and-personal accounting of the environment. In this book, a small pod of hungry orcas is looking food.
The very attractive photographs, taken by Ian McAllister, are sure to have readers poring over every detail ... they feature not only the magnificent whales; also bears, a wolf, other whales, a shark, seals and sea lions, and so much more.
"The orca is getting frustrated. Where are all the seals
and sea lions? How will she and her pod fill their bellies if they
don't find something to eat? She decides to look above the water
again. Maybe she'll spy a seal swimming toward a sun-warmed
rock. Then she and her pod can capture it."
Readers will feel a connection to the orca pod because the storytelling is focused on one orca, making it a more personal narrative. They are made aware that food can be elusive, and that the food chain is part of the natural rhythm of this beautiful habitat. The book is informative, while using rich language to allow young readers to 'see' what is happening here. Its content is sure to encourage children to ask questions, and will lead to them to find out more through further research.
Perfect for adding to the other books in this fine series.
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