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The Secret Life of the Sea Otter
(Secret Life)
Author
Illustrator
Kate Garchinsky
Publication Date
May 31, 2022
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction / 4th − 5th
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
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Description
Follow a year in the life of an adorable sea otter as she creatively hunts for food, deftly avoids danger from a great white shark, and gives birth to a pup.
Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own.
Filled with important facts and gorgeous illustrations, readers will be fascinated by the story of these remarkable mammals. This latest title in the Secret Life series has been vetted by a sea otter expert and includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
Publication date
May 31, 2022
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781635923254
Lexile Measure
670
Publisher
Astra Young Readers
Series
Secret Life
BISAC categories
JNF051150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
JNF003140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Mammals
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
JNF003140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Mammals
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
California
Endangered species
Sea otter
Rare animals
California
Endangered species
Sea otter
Rare animals
Kirkus
An informative and engaging introduction to an animal known as the old man of the sea.
School Library Journal
Starred Review
PreS-Gr 3--This extraordinary presentation opens the world of sea otters to young readers in a fascinating way. With an economy of well-chosen text that reveals the wonders of the saltwater habitat, master writer Pringle introduces Lutris, named for her scientific name. With Garchinsky's artistic skill, they offer an appealing look into more than just her diet, physical features, motherhood, and predators. It is the why and how of her life that is not to be missed. Pringle explains the importance of sea otters in the ecosystem. The otter's role as a keystone species points to how these animals protect the kelp beds and keep them healthy. Their importance will expand in the minds of children as they realize that the sea otter is still on the endangered list in California. This is a wonderful, unforgettable sea adventure which was carefully vetted by the California Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research expert. The back matter contains more information about sea otters, a glossary, and recommended reading. VERDICT This is a juvenile nonfiction treasure; highly recommended to all libraries who serve children.--Nancy Call
Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Laurence Pringle
Laurence Pringle has written more than 100 books for children and teenagers, including the Strange and Wonderful series and The Secret Life of the Red Fox, among other award-winning science titles. Internationally, his books have sold more than 3 million copies. Kate Garchinsky was born and raised just upstream of John Heinz Natural Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and received her BFA in illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, with a focus in nature and children's literature. She is the illustrator of several of the Secret Life books by Laurence Pringle.
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