A Whale's World

photographs by Ian McAllister, by Nicholas Read

tagged: marine life, mammals, environmental science & ecosystems

Description

A Whale’s World follows a pod of spy-hopping orcas as they explore the ecosystems of the Great Bear Sea while hunting for their next meal.

Past rocky shores and through kelp forests, they observe foraging wolves, hungry grizzly bears, curious black bears, graceful fin whales, splashing porpoises, slippery seals and other members of the Pacific coastal food web. The book gives readers a fun introduction to the many ways that marine and land animals interact with their environments and with each other.

About the Authors

Ian McAllister is an award-winning photographer and author of numerous books. Ian directed the 2019 IMAX film Great Bear Rainforest and co-wrote the film's tie-in book, Great Bear Rainforest: A Giant Screen Adventure in the Land of the Spirit Bear. A recipient of the North American Nature Photography Association's Vision Award and the Rainforest Action Network's Rainforest Hero Award, he and his wife, Karen, were named by Time magazine "Leaders of the 21st Century" for their efforts to protect British Columbia's endangered rainforest. The co-founder of Pacific Wild, a Canadian nonprofit wildlife-conservation group, Ian lives with his family in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest.

Nicholas Read is a retired journalist who worked at the Vancouver Sun for most of his career, and a journalism instructor who taught at Langara College for ten years. He is the author of A Home Away from Home: True Stories of Wild Animal Sanctuaries, as well as several books with photographer Ian McAllister, including Wolf Island, The Seal Garden, A Whale’s World, The Great Bear Sea, and The Salmon Bears.

Age:: 3 to 5
Grade:: p to k
Reading age:: 3 to 5

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"Enthralling…Highly recommended for both school and public libraries as well as a gift for any child…Would be a welcome addition to any study unit about the natural environment, the food chain, and the interconnectivity within ecosystems."

— Resource Links

“Beautifully illustrated with Ian’s wildlife photography, this book is suitable for elementary school classrooms.”

— Canadian Teacher Magazine

&quotEye-catching images…Another attractive nature book.&quot

— Kirkus Reviews

"A Whale's World adds another aspect to the interest in and understanding of this environment allowing the reader to see how each component of the community is integrated into the whole. Definitely worth adding to the collection for a complete picture. Highly Recommended."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Provides a serviceable starting point for young readers studying the region.”

— The Horn Book

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