Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales by Mark Leiren-Young

Description: Orcas Everywhere by Mark Leiren-Young This nonfiction book for middle readers takes a deep dive into the lives of orcas (also known as killer whales). Illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet. But can they survive their relationship with humans? Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world(Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate tothem now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. Thebook deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly andaccessible way. Writer, fi lmmaker and orca activist Mark Leiren-Young takes us backto when killer whales were considered monsters and examines how humans went fromusing orcas for target practice to nearly loving them to death. If you know a youngperson who loves Free Willy or Finding Nemo, they will fall in love with these whales. Author Biography Mark Leiren-Young is an award-winning writer, documentary filmmaker, podcaster and orca activist. His book, The Killer Whale Who Changed the World, won the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada general audience book award. He wrote, directed and produced an award-winning documentary called The Hundred-Year-Old Whale, and his documentary about Moby Doll is being produced by Middle Child Films. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Table of Contents Introduction: The Splash Zone Chapter One: Queen of the Salish Sea Chapter Two: Moms and Matriarchs Chapter Three: Wolves of the Sea Chapter Four: Right Whales and Wrong Whales Chapter Five: Catching a Killer Chapter Six: Moby Dick Chapter Seven: Moby Doll Chapter Eight: The Age of Aquariums Chapter Nine: Thinking Bigg Chapter Ten: Listening to Orcas Chapter Eleven: Whats in a Name? Chapter Twelve: Orca Intelligence Chapter Thirteen: Orca Love Chapter Fourteen: Orca Mysteries Chapter Fifteen: Orcas Everywhere Chapter Sixteen: Tanks for the Memories Chapter Seventeen: Orca Celebrities Chapter Eighteen: Orcas and You Glossary Resources Acknowledgments Index Review "Told in an accessible, conversational style, this is a book for children and adults to enjoy. It opened my eyes to so much I didnt know about orcas. Its also a real page-turner. Leiren-Young never condescends to his readers; he tells it like it is, and like it is is not always pretty. But he gives hope for the future and offers up achievable steps we can take to help. This is, quite simply, an important and beautiful book."--Susin Nielsen, award-winning author of No Fixed Address"A fascinating subject related with passion."-- "Kirkus Reviews""An amazingly accessible and fun book that explores our relationship with whales over millennia. The reality of their complex and intelligent behavior should give anyone pause in assuming human superiority."-- "Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada""This inviting book will be treasured by kids--a fun way to discover orcas and the sea."--Erich Hoyt, author of Orca: The Whale Called Killer Promotional Take a deep dive into the lives of orcas. Review Quote "Told in an accessible, conversational style, this is a book for children and adults to enjoy. It opened my eyes to so much I didnt know about orcas. Its also a real page-turner. Leiren-Young never condescends to his readers; he tells it like it is, and like it is is not always pretty. But he gives hope for the future and offers up achievable steps we can take to help. This is, quite simply, an important and beautiful book." Promotional "Headline" Take a deep dive into the lives of orcas. Details ISBN1459819985 Author Mark Leiren-Young Short Title ORCAS EVERYWHERE Pages 160 Audience Age 9-12 Language English ISBN-10 1459819985 ISBN-13 9781459819986 Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Series Orca Wild Year 2019 Imprint Orca Book Publishers,Canada Place of Publication Victoria Country of Publication Canada DEWEY 599.536 Subtitle The Mystery and History of Killer Whales Series Number 1 Publisher Orca Book Publishers,Canada Publication Date 2019-12-01 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158596527;

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