Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World

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Synopsis
A picture book homage to Granny, the world’s oldest known orca, who lived to be 105 years old! For animal lovers and future environmentalists.“Will Granny and her family come again this year?” Dark fins slice through whitecaps, heading straight toward shore.Told from the perspective of young Mia and her family on a whale-watching excursion in the San Juan Islands, here is a moving homage to Granny, the world’s oldest known orca. This intimate and informative story celebrates the importance of respecting and protecting wildlife. It also sheds light on communication and family connections in both human and orca communities, all while answering essential questions about how these intelligent animals live.Christy Ottaviano Books
Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781250224125
Related ISBNs:
9781250110695
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Brenda Peterson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Outdoors and Nature, Parenting and Family
Reading Age:
4–8
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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