Orcas: High Seas Supermen

Overview

Could an orca and a person become friends and learn to communicate? Could a captured killer whale return to the sea? Could he locate his home and family? Some scientists don't think so. But a growing number believe it is possible. Explore the world of orcas. Learn about their life in the wild and in captivity. Then form your own opinion.

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ISBN-13: 9780780796706
Publisher: Perfection Learning Corporation
Publication date: 8/28/2000
Series: Cover-to-Cover Informational Series
Pages: 64
Sales rank: 700455
Age range: 9 - 14 Years
Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. Her first novel, Crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. She lives with her husband and son in Carson City, Nevada.

	Introduction: Can We Free Willy?	5
Chapter 1	Giant Dolphins	7
Chapter 2	Settlers and Wanderers	17
Chapter 3	High Seas Supermen	26
Chapter 4	The Orca-Human Connection	32
Chapter 5	Star Performers	41
Chapter 6	Going Home	50
Chapter 7	Orca Tales	56
	Glossary	61
	Index	63

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