Casey Zakroff
Science Comics: Whales: Diving Into the Unknown
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
- Expedition / Survival
Science Comics: Whales gives Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, an undersea podcast mission across the global ocean. His interviews with whales and dolphins turn species behavior, pods, habitats, human contact, and ocean interconnection into the reporting needed to tell a larger story.
The science inside
- Oceans & Marine Life
- Animals & Zoology
- Ecosystems
- Conservation
Your child will meet:
- Whales and dolphins are mammals with diverse body forms, diets, behaviors, and habitats.
- A pod is a social grouping whose structure and behavior vary among cetacean species.
- Ocean habitats connect organisms through movement, sound, feeding, and shared environmental conditions.
- Shipping, fishing, noise, and other human activities can affect cetaceans even far from shore.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between-- Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, is eager to share everything he can about whale pods by broadcasting his very own undersea podcast! He will travel across the global ocean interviewing a diverse assortment of whales and dolphins about their amazing behaviors and habitats, as well as their interactions with the human world. Can this one small whale tell the story of the whole ocean and the interconnectivity that affects us all? - Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand - Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information - A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery - Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
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