Finding Out About Whales - Hardcover

Kelsey, Elin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1895688795 ISBN 13: 9781895688795

Publisher: Maple Tree Press, 1998

Synopsis

Whales have fascinated us for centuries. These incredible creatures are respected for their size as well as their intelligence. But how do scientists and researchers study the elusive whale? Finding Out About Whales provides a dynamic look at what's happening right now in the remarkable undersea explorations. Learn about the special characteristics and explorations of Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, Gray Whales, Beluga Whales and Killer Whales.

About the series: In the Science Explorers series, young readers will be guided by real-life scientists and researchers to get a first hand look at cutting-edge research about some of the most legendary and mysterious animals in the world.

About this title

About the Author

Elin Kelsey is an author and marine biologist who shares her enthusiasm and expertise about whales with readers of all ages. A frequent contributor to OWL magazine, Kelsey has headed up the educational programs for both the Vancouver Aquarium and the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Reviews

Grade 3-6-How do scientists research whale behaviors and lifestyles, with their subjects leading mysterious lives shrouded by vast oceans, tremendous distances, and prodigious depths? Surely this question is asked by many a young researcher looking for information on one cetacean or another. Kelsey provides some answers by reporting on current investigations on five different whale species: studies conducted by marine biologists and other scientists working in the field and in controlled aquarium environments. The data they are compiling may settle some questions and will surely lead to others, creating a demand for further investigation and observation. Crisp, full-color photos add visual interest to the lively, informative text. While this slim book will not serve as a single source of information on whales, it will provide enlightenment on how some of the data in more comprehensive volumes was compiled, open a window into a little-reported area of scientific research, and perhaps set some young minds on the path of investigatory careers in the field of science.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

paper 1-895688-80-9 In the Science Explorers series, a glossy browsing book that poses questions about seven species of whales. The most interesting aspect of this title is the current research on blue, humpback, gray, beluga, and killer whales. F or each species, Kelsey presents a handsome full- color photograph, two or three questions in red typeface, and a column of research notes in green. Each question is then discussed in an illustrated spread. The answers are brief and unsatisfactory, while the research notes are marginal. This is, however, a snappy, interesting approach to current science; give it to children as a good first peek, then send true whale enthusiasts on to other sources for more background information on the various species. (i ndex) (Nonfiction. 10-12) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Maple Tree Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1895688795
• ISBN 13: 9781895688795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40