The World of the Sea Otter

Describes the characteristics and behavior of the sea otter, shows how it finds food and cares for its young, and recounts attempts to restore the animal to its natural range

YA-Detailed, full-page, full-color photographs draw readers' attention, and the entertaining first-person narration provides them with the facts about a marine mammal returning from the brink of extinction. Paine speaks of otters in general and of the specific species, both in the wild and in captivity. The first half of the book examines the sea otter, its habitat, diet, and way of life. The second half is a discussion of the effects of humans and their pollution on these creatures. The index makes it possible to locate specific information, but the author's obvious love of these animals results in more reading than most report writers may plan on.
Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
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