Whaling Season: A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 80
Published: 2015
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"Whaling Season: A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist" by Peter Lourie follows the journey of an Arctic whale biologist as he dedicates a year to studying the habits and habitats of these majestic creatures. Lourie shares the challenges and triumphs of conducting research in remote and harsh Arctic environments, interacting with indigenous communities, and observing the impact of climate change on whale populations. The narrative combines personal reflections and scientific insights, highlighting the intricate relationship between humans and wildlife. Through vivid storytelling, the book emphasizes the importance of conservation and understanding our oceans' fragile ecosystems. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Scientists in the Field, Year in the Life .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Turtleback Books .
Peter Lourie is the author of many books for young people, including "On the Texas Trail of Cabeza de Vaca "and "Hidden World of the Aztec. "He lives in Weybridge, Vermont.
