Whale Trails, Before and Now

by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Other authorsG. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

Readers compare and contrast today’s tourist adventures of whale watching to the whale trade of yesteryear. This text is rich with crafting techniques and excellent illustrations. Author’s Note, Glossary, Further Reading.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Production-Distribution-Consumption, NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, Environment-Energy-Ecology, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (2015), 40 pages

Description

A young girl helps her father, the captain of a whale boat, on a whale-watching trip and relates how her ancestors hunted whales in the same waters. Includes information on the history of whaling, whale-watching, and the conservation movement to ensure the safety of whales.

Awards

CCBC Choices (2016)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (2016)
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2016)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2016)
Maine Regional Library System Cream of the Crop List (2016)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

40

Physical description

40 p.; 11.25 x 8.3 inches

ISBN

0805096426 / 9780805096422

DDC/MDS

599.5

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