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Perez Valice, Kim,

The orca scientists / by Kim Perez Valice ; with photographs by Andy Comins and the Center for Whale Research. - 79 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, portraits ; 24 x 29 cm. - Scientists in the field . - Scientists in the field. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prologue -- Map of orca around the world -- Black and white -- Best catch of the day -- Pump up the volume -- It makes perfect scents -- Mission Mobley soars -- What the future holds.

"Follow the scientists working in the Pacific Northwest to learn about the orca whale population there, as they race to save these remarkable mammals from extinction. Perfect for fans of The Great White Shark Scientist and readers looking for excellent nonfiction on this high-interest animal."--

Ages 10-12. Grades 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9780544898264 0544898265

Source: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 6277 Sea Harbor Dr 5th Fl, Orlando, FL, USA, 32887, (617)3515539 SAN 215-3793

LCCN: 2017038888

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Killer whale--Juvenile literature.
Killer whale--Conservation--Juvenile literature.
Marine biologists--United States--Juvenile literature.
Killer whale.
Marine biologists.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Illustrated works.
Juvenile works.

LC Class. No.: QL737.C432 / P455 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 599.53/6