Spring 2026

Saving the Whale

Meet Scientists on a Mission, Discover Kid Activists on a Mission, Make a Career in Conservation Your Mission

From the Series Mission Survival: Saving Earth's Endangered Animals

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 6

Whales are fascinating creatures. But, sadly, many of these wonderful animals are endangered. We urgently need to do more to protect whales.

This book reveals the many threats whales face, from hunting to the effects of climate change on their environment. It also explores the animals that live alongside whales and explains why they’re endangered. Readers will learn how scientists and conservationists study whales and use that knowledge to better protect them.

An inspirational section at the end of the book shows readers what they can do to develop their passion for conservation and whale protection and how they could build a future career in conservation too.

Saving the Whale will inspire every child to make it their mission to protect this beautiful animal.

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978-1-917509-56-5
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$23.99
978-1-917509-57-2
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$10.99
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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 6
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction, Animals, STEM, STEM: Life Science/Animals, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2026
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Imprint Cheriton Children's Books
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003150, JNF003270, JNF037020
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
ATOS Reading Level 6.4
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Timeline, and eSource

Note: Accelerated Reader® values are estimates.

Author: Katherine Eason

Katherine Eason has written numerous children’s books on a wide variety of topics, from science and history through social sciences. She especially loves researching and writing books about the natural world.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Mission Survival: Saving Earth's Endangered Animals

Some of the world’s most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what other kids are doing to help, and how readers can get involved in this call-to-action series.… View available downloads →

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“[A]ll the glimpses of appealingly posed whales, whale babies, and other animals will crank up reader empathy, and the twin messages come through clearly enough of the pressing need for action, and that we can all do our part. . . . [E]arnest and cogent.”—Kirkus Reviews