Hold on tight: this book transforms the science of orcas into clear, true, and exciting adventures -- perfect for sparking your child's curiosity and confidence. ?

Have you ever wondered:

• How do orcas "see" with sound using echolocation?

• Why does their black and white skin camouflage them so well?

• What is the purpose of the males' large dorsal fins?

• How do families cooperate to hunt as a team?

• What is a herring "carousel" and how does it work?

• Why do grandmothers play a key role in the survival of the clan?

• How do young orcas learn seasonal routes from adults?

• In what ways does underwater noise disrupt their communication?

• How does protecting fish directly help orcas?

• How do scientists identify each orca without touching it?

Why choose this book for your child:

• True and verifiable: accurate and up-to-date facts sourced from research, presented without exaggeration.

• Educational and accessible: clear language (ages 7-12), vivid explanations, concrete examples.

• Structured and motivating: 100 short facts that read like little discovery missions, for 5 minutes of reading... or an entire evening.

• Culture and science combined: learned behaviors, dialects, itineraries, and researchers' tools (photo identification, hydrophones, beacons) explained simply.

• Active learning: includes a quiz to test knowledge and reward progress.

• An introduction to ecology: clear links between water quality, prey abundance, and orca well-being, to understand the impact of our actions.

• Critical thinking encouraged: guiding questions invite your child to compare, verify, and make connections.

• Independent reading: short chapters and a lively pace, ideal for both beginner and experienced readers.

• Reassuring for parents: a friendly tone, appropriate content, sensitive topics avoided, curiosity and respect for nature emphasized.

• Visually stimulating: a dozen inspiring black-and-white illustrations to reinforce key ideas (without distracting from the reading).

"100 Amazing Facts About Orcas" is more than a book: it is a gateway to science, cooperation, and ocean conservation. By the time they finish reading, your child will not only be able to explain how orcas live, but also why every action counts when it comes to preserving their world. And thanks to the final quiz, they will be able to test their knowledge... and be proud of their discoveries.

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• Children's eBooksAnimalsFish & Marine LifeMarine Life
• FranceMarine Life
• FranceMammals
• NonfictionChildren's NonfictionAnimals

• Publication Date: August 16, 2023
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 118 Pages
• File Size: 144 KB