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 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.
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| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Animals, STEM, STEM: Life Science/Animals |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 56 |
| Publication Date | 2017-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 8.5 |
| Text Type | Narrative Nonfiction |
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| BISACS | JNF003150, JNF051150, JNF051100 |
| Dewey | 599.769/5 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 10.625 x 8.875 |
| Lexile | 1060 |
| Guided Reading Level | Y |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 187289 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Photo captions, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Patricia Newman
Patricia Newman wants us all to know we are part of nature. As a Robert F. Sibert Honor recipient, she shows us how our actions ripple around the world, empowers us to find our own connections to nature, and encourages us to use our imaginations to act on behalf of our communities. Patricia likes to think of her books as a contribution that helps make the world a better place for the next generation. Her nonfiction titles have received multiple starred reviews, Orbis Pictus Recommended Awards (NCTE), Green Earth Book Awards, several Eureka! Awards from the California Reading Association, and most have been included in the Bank Street College's Best Books of the Year lists. To learn more, visit her website at patriciamnewman.com or connect with her on social media.
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Sea Otter Heroes
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Awards
- Green Earth Book Award
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal Honor Book
- Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award Notable
- AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Longlist
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A thoughtfully organized and attractively presented example of science in the field.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
“Not just an exploration of one particular discovery in marine biology, this is a comprehensive explanation of the scientific process as well.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“The step-by-step process of ascertaining that the sea otter was responsible for the thriving ecosystem provides a strong example of the value and excitement of primary research. . . . A very informative selection for environmental studies.”—School Library Journal
