About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking deep questions about the natural world or expresses a desire to become a scientist or explorer. It is perfect for children who have moved beyond simple picture books and are ready for a narrative that treats animals with both scientific respect and emotional wonder. Nicola Davies, a zoologist, shares her real life adventures studying dolphins in the wild, offering a personal perspective that standard encyclopedias lack. The book explores dolphin biology, communication, and social structures through the lens of first hand discovery. It emphasizes empathy for marine life and the joy of scientific inquiry. Suitable for independent readers aged 8 to 12, or as a shared read for younger ocean enthusiasts, this book bridges the gap between cold facts and the magic of a lived experience in the great outdoors.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct. It touches on the reality of predators and the environmental dangers dolphins face, but it does so with a realistic and hopeful tone focused on conservation and understanding rather than tragedy.
