{"product_id":"krill-tiny-giants-of-the-ocean-9781459842878","title":"Krill: Tiny Giants of the Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDespite being the size of a paperclip, krill are giants when it comes to the health of our ocean and planet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis tiny keystone species is a huge source of nutrition for creatures big and small, and without them the entire ocean ecosystem would look very different. But even though krill are among some of the most abundant animal species on our planet, these crustaceans face big threats to their survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eKrill\u003c\/em\u003e, readers will dive deep into the biology and behavior of krill, from their intricate swarming patterns to their astounding bioluminescence. Readers will learn about the marine food web that connects krill to so many living things and why it is so important to safeguard our oceans for the future. It's time to protect these tiny ocean giants--and the environment they swim in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epub edition of this title is fully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yolanda Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459842878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYolanda Ridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of three books in the Orca Footprints series, \u003cem\u003eWhat Poo Can Do\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMicrobes to the Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeyond Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as two other juvenile nonfiction titles from Annick Press. She's also written several middle-grade novels, including two environment-themed titles for Orca Young Readers. She has a master of science degree and is adept at making complex concepts understandable--a skill she uses in her science writing and teaching. She lives in Rossland, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Yolanda Ridge \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48944045686941,"sku":"9781459842878","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f312cd3e-c9b6-42f4-a2a0-fd6e12a093a5.jpg?v=1790153595","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/krill-tiny-giants-of-the-ocean-9781459842878","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}