Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem by Newman, Patricia

Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem

A Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book A Green Earth Book Award Winner This up-close look at...
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Author: Patricia Newman
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem by Newman, Patricia

Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem

€70,94

Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem

€70,94
Author: Patricia Newman
Format: Library Binding
Language: English

A Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book
A Green Earth Book Award Winner
This up-close look at a fascinating scientific discovery highlights the critical role predators such as sea otters play in keeping ecosystems healthy.

In Elkhorn Slough, an inlet on the California coast, seagrass grows healthy and strong in the shallow water. This healthy seagrass baffled marine biologist Brent Hughes. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae, causing the seagrass to die. Why was the seagrass thriving?
As Brent investigated, signs pointed to an unexpected player helping to keep the seagrass healthy: sea otters What do these top predators have to do with an aquatic grass at the opposite end of the food chain? Brent's amazing discovery gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems. Follow science in action as Brent conducts the research that led to this major discovery.



Author: Patricia Newman
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Published: 01/01/2017
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Library Binding
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 10.70w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781512426311
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187289 / Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem


Award: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Honor Book


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 119
Booklist 02/01/2017 pg. 34
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2017 pg. 129
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 194 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Newman, Patricia: - Patricia Newman's books inspire young readers to seek connections to the real world. Her titles encourage readers to use their imaginations to solve real world problems and act on behalf of their communities. These books include Sibert Honor title Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem; Junior Library Guild Selection Eavesdropping on Elephants; Bank Street College Best Book Zoo Scientists to the Rescue; Booklist Editor's Choice Ebola: Fears and Facts; and Green Earth Book Award winner Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Patricia frequently speaks at schools and conferences to share how children of any age can affect change. Visit her at www.patriciamnewman.com.

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