Overview
With their long tusks, narwhals are unique whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. But as climate change causes global temperatures to rise, less and less sea ice is covering the Arctic Ocean each year. Narwhals are left vulnerable without the ice, which historically provided them with safe areas to roam out of reach of their natural predators, killer whales. And humans are taking advantage of the clearer water, searching and drilling for oil and hauling cargo. So as Arctic sea ice shrinks, a new challenge emerges: noise pollution from human activity. The thrum of engines and other man-made sounds threaten narwhals ability to locate food, communicate with other narwhals, and use echolocation to navigate while migrating. How can people reduce noise pollution in the Arctic Ocean to help them? Follow along as scientists study the effects of noise pollution on narwhals and work to ensure they have a hope-filled future.
Full Product Details
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798855178081
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 10 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Markle effectively translates complex topics, such as echolocation, Arctic migration patterns, and ecological disruption, into age-relevant language. Vivid photographs, maps, diagrams, and firsthand quotations from experts in the field add authenticity and depth. . . Perfect for interdisciplinary instruction in supporting science, literacy, and environmental stewardship and great for in-depth nonfiction reading and practice.""--School Library Journal -- (5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM) ""Illustrated with color photos of narwhals and scientists who study them, this informative book is a worthwhile addition to Markle's well-regarded series.""--Booklist -- (2/19/2025 12:00:00 AM) ""Another cogently explained example of environmental work from a master nonfiction writer.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. Markle has received many honors for her series Animal Predators, Animal Scavengers, and Animal Prey. Several titles have been named as National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)/Children's Book Council (CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and Animal Predators was honored as a Top 10 Youth Nonfiction Series by Booklist. More than 500 schools participate in Markle's Book Explorers program which provides free resource-packed emails and classroom activities. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery.
