About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses deep concern about climate change or the welfare of endangered animals and needs to see how real-world heroes take action. This narrative nonfiction work transports readers to the Pacific Northwest, where they join a dedicated team of scientists studying the Southern Resident orcas. It balances the sobering reality of environmental threats with the inspiring perseverance of researchers using high-tech tools to find solutions. This book is an excellent choice for 10-to-12-year-olds who are transitioning to more complex science reading, as it models how collaboration and scientific inquiry can turn anxiety into purposeful action. It provides a hopeful yet realistic look at conservation, emphasizing that while the challenges are great, the human spirit and scientific innovation are equally powerful.
