Sea Otters in Danger

by Ella Mineo

Overview

Sea otters are perhaps the cutest animals in the ocean. Readers will agree when they set their eyes on photographs of these fascinating mammals trying to survive in the icy waters of the North Pacific Ocean. These friendly animals have the densest fur in the world, an adaptation that both helps them keep warm yet hurts them as fur traders overhunted them. Today, the sea otter population is fighting for its life. Readers will find out what people are doing to help them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433991691
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Animals at Risk Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Cute, Furry, and in Danger 4

Floating Through Life 6

Seafood; Please! 8

Clever Creatures 10

Pups! 12

Fur Treaty 14

A Terrible Accident 16

Other Otters 18

Keystone Species 20

Glossary 22

Far More Information 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 2–3—Combining basic species facts with information about endangerment threats, this set introduces animal conservation to younger readers. Opening pages describe behavior and physical features, with population status mentioned briefly. By easing into the bad news and coupling it with details of scientific efforts to address threats, the books strike a balance between alarming threats, potential solutions, and positive trends such as the recoveries of sea otters and white rhinos. The well-spaced main paragraphs are clearly written. "Wild Facts" text boxes provide tidbits of additional information. Species differences are neatly identified, as in the comparison of gray wolves' status to that of red wolves. Population numbers are easily accessible within the narratives, though Prairie Dogs regrettably lacks this data. Appealing full-page photographs mostly feature the animals in their habitats, avoiding images of capture and suffering and supporting the sensitive approach that is appropriate for the intended age level.

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