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Lindsay Moore chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi, a
loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after
being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her.
Informational and awe-inspiring, Yoshi and the Ocean is a gorgeous
picture book about patience, perseverance, the ocean, and finding
your way home. A transformative story about the incredible journeys
animals make and the interconnectedness of the natural world. In
1997, a young loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from the ocean
after an injury to her shell. The fishermen who rescued her named
her Yoshi and took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town,
South Africa. She was rehabilitated there and grew stronger-and
larger!-every day. She also became one of the most popular exhibits
at the aquarium. After twenty years in captivity, Yoshi was
released back into the ocean and traveled more than 25,000 miles in
1,003 days to find her way home. A tracking device on her shell
transmitted data about her journey to marine biologists and turtle
enthusiasts of all ages around the world. Lindsay Moore's gorgeous
watercolor paintings enrich her moving, lyrical, and informative
text. This picture book touches on topics such as conservation,
oceanography, natural selection, the food chain, currents, and
geography, making Yoshi and the Ocean an ideal choice for parents,
teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in nature and the
ocean. Includes a map of Yoshi's journey, information about sea
turtles and how you can help them, and additional resources.
"A subtle cry for environmental activism in an enticing
package."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "An artful and expressive
take on the effects of global warming."-School Library Journal
(starred review) Lindsay Moore's remarkable and beautifully
illustrated picture book follows a lone polar bear as she makes her
way across sea ice in the Arctic. Sea Bear is a deeply moving and
informative story about perseverance, family, nature, and climate
change that will resonate with readers of all ages. A solitary
polar bear travels across the sea ice in pursuit of food. As the
ice melts and food becomes scarce, she is forced to swim for days.
Finally, storm-tossed and exhausted, she finds shelter on land,
where she gives birth to cubs and waits for the sea to freeze
again. Informed by the author's background in marine science, Sea
Bear is a vivid and moving page-turner with a vital message about
our changing planet. This is a gorgeously illustrated book, with
the perfect marriage of scientific fact and poetry, that shows the
reality of climate change and how it poses a threat to the animals
of the Arctic. Perfect for family and classroom sharing. Includes
extensive backmatter about Arctic animals, climate change, and sea
ice.
"A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure." -Booklist (starred
review) "A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime
adventure." -New York Times Book Review In the stand-alone
companion to the New York Times-bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a
young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to
be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal
adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming,
and a changing seascape. Includes information about orcas and their
habitats. For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is
learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will
be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are
separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami
render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she
has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face
a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on
their journey. Will Vega become the leader she's destined to be? A
Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with
impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine
life. New York Times-bestselling author Rosanne Parry's fluid
writing and Lindsay Moore's stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea
and its inhabitants to vivid life. An excellent read-aloud and
read-alone, this companion to A Wolf Called Wander will captivate
fans of The One and Only Ivan and Pax. Includes black-and-white
illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about
orcas and their habitats.
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