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MPS171
The heartbreaking and true story of a lonely orca named Luna who befriended humans in Nootka Sound, off the coast of Vancouver Island by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm. One summer in Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, a young killer whale called Luna got separated from his pod. Like humans, orcas are highly social and depend on their families, but Luna found himself desperately alone. So he tried to make contact with people. He begged for attention at boats and docks. He looked soulfully into people's eyes. He wanted to have his tongue rubbed. When someone whistled at him, he squeaked and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Michael Parfit & Suzanne Chisholm
ISBN: 9780312353643
$3999
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RFP029
Costa Rica Marine Mammals. Nearly 20 percent of Costa Rica is set aside in National Parks and Reserves. Eleven different habitats are the home to 205 mammals, 848 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, over 1000 different fresh and saltwater fish and countless numbers of insects. Approximately 10,000 species of vascular plants have been identified which is nearly 4 percent of the total number of species in the world. This is why Costa Rica has become the ultimate destination for students, researchers and eco-tourists. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538384
$695
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CPB005
Bea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn’t like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope? A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.9 x 7.9
Author: Jo Byatt
ISBN: 9781786286222
$999
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SIM437
Winner of the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Finalist for the 2020 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction * Finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award A “delving, haunted, and poetic debut” ( The New York Times Book Review ) about the awe-inspiring lives of whales, revealing what they can teach us about ourselves, our planet, and our relationship with other species. When writer Rebecca Giggs encountered a humpback whale stranded on her local beachfront in Australia, she began to wonder how the lives of whales reflect the condition of our oceans.  Fathoms: The World in the Whale  is “a work...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Rebecca Giggs
ISBN: 9781982120702
$1899
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RFP026
The natural beauty and diversity of Panama is what draws tourists and naturalists to a republic that covers only 29,700 square miles. Between the close proximity of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans you will find several life zones that are home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Rainforest Publications marine series are single sheet field guides which detail the marine mammals, reef fish, and sport fish that you will find in Panama. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
$695
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SSS007
Stainless steel stand-up ships flat and you bend it into position. Made in USA
Product Type : Stand-up
Dimensions (IN): 10.5 x 8
$2495
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PGN318
This beautiful postcard set is filled with artist Kyler Martz's popular "whaleboats" and other nautical inspired images. Featuring 8 different nautical images of popular tattoo artist Kyler Martz's much-loved whaleboats, this illustrated postcard set makes it fun to send a thank you or stylish greeting to the people in your life. This collection contains 32 postcards and is packaged like a small book. Whaleboats: A Kyler Martz Postcard Set   complements both the Daring Dames Postcard set and the  Daring Dames  journal.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Postcards
Dimensions (IN): 6.5x4.5
Author: Kyler Martz
ISBN: 9781632172495
$1499
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PGN305
Science entwines with matters of the human heart as a whale researcher chronicles the lives of an endangered family of orcas   Ever since Eva Saulitis began her whale research in Alaska in the 1980s, she has been drawn deeply into the lives of a single extended family of endangered orcas struggling to survive in Prince William Sound. Over the course of a decades-long career spent observing and studying these whales, and eventually coming to know them as individuals, she has, sadly, witnessed the devastation wrought by the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989—after which not a single calf has been born to the group. With the intellectual...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Eva Saulitis
ISBN: 9780807014462
$1800
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OBP033
Sea otters once ruled the Pacific Ocean, but the fur trade of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries brought this predator to near extinction. Today they’re slowly coming back from the brink, and scientists are learning more about their pivotal role as one of nature’s keystone species. This book looks at the history, biology, behavior and uncertain future of sea otters. Author and photojournalist Isabelle Groc takes us into the field: watching sea otter rafts off the British Columbia coast from a kayak, exploring what makes their fur coats so special, understanding how their voracious appetites are helping kelp forests thrive and,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: Isabelle Groc
ISBN: 9781459817371
$2495
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FFB181
ASJA Writing Awards Recipient Honorable Mention Best Children's/Young Adult Nonfiction Book 2017 Erich Hoyt Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises In the Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises, award-winning author and whale researcher Erich Hoyt takes readers into the field for an intimate encounter with some 90 species of cetaceans that make their homes in the world's oceans. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience and a comprehensive familiarity with the current revolution in cetacean studies, Hoyt provides unique insights into the life histories of these compelling marine mammals. Here are discoveries about cetacean...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 1 x 10"
Author: Erich Hoyt
ISBN: 9780228104353
$3500
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IPS009
Sometimes finding your way home takes more than courage. It takes a leap of faith. Chasing at the Surface  tells the story of a young girl’s courage and the healing power of nature. After her mother unexpectedly leaves home, twelve-year old Marisa struggles with her feelings of loss and abandonment just as a pod of nineteen orca whales―mothers with their new calves following a run of chum salmon―become trapped in the enclosed inlet near her Northwest home. Marisa’s journey to help the whales find their way home brings her to a new understanding of the assaults humans have had on nature, and the complicated meaning of family and home.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Sharon Mentyka
ISBN: 9781943328604
$1299
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OBP030
Follow along as Pup learns how to eat spiky sea urchins, somersault beneath the waves and groom himself. He still needs lots of help from Mother, but one day Pup will be old enough to dive down below the waves and search for food on his own. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and set in the North Pacific, this heartwarming tale is perfect for little ones who still have lots to learn themselves.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 0.6 x 7
Author: Victoria Miles
ISBN: 9781459804678
$1095
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ARC167
In November 2005, Washington's iconic killer whales, known as Southern Resident orcas, were placed on the endangered species list. It was a victory long overdue for a fragile population of fewer than one hundred whales. Author and certified marine naturalist Sandra Pollard traces the story and destinies of the many Southern Resident orcas captured for commercial purposes in or near the Puget Sound between 1964 and 1976. During this time, these highly intelligent members of the dolphin family lost nearly one-third of their population. Drawing on original archive material, this important volume outlines the history of orca captivity while...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Sandra Pollard
ISBN: 9781626196025
$2199
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MPS205
National Science Teachers Association named WILD ORCA an "Outstanding Science Book for K-12" A picture book homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca, who lived to be 105 years old! For animal lovers and future environmentalists."Will Granny and her family come again this year?" Dark fins slice through whitecaps, heading straight toward shore.Told from the perspective of young Mia and her family on a whale-watching excursion in the San Juan Islands, here is a moving homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca. This intimate and informative story celebrates the importance of respecting and protecting wildlife. It also sheds...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Picture Book
Dimensions (IN): 10.4 x 10.25
Author: Brenda, Peterson
ISBN: 9781250110695
$1899
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IHP_SBMAP
Dive into the wonders of the Pacific Northwest's coastal waters with the "Pacific Northwest Marine Animal" 4-page sticker book! Includes 24 unique stickers of marine animals found in the Pacific Northwest
 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.25 x 7
$1295
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AVK149
Identify marine mammals on your whale-watching trips and beach outings along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Seeing a whale is an experience unlike any other. You wait, you hope, and when a beautiful creature breaks the ocean surface, the moment is as thrilling as it is unforgettable. Whether you’re a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this booklet close at hand. Written by environmental educator and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer Stan Minasian, it features more than 20 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. When you spot a marine mammal in the Pacific Ocean, check this guide to identify it...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.38 x 7.5
Author: Stan Minasian
ISBN: 9781647554002
$995
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IPS396
Ever since Minnow’s Gran went missing a year ago, strange things have been happening: a wild orca keeps following her along the beach, her senses are more powerful, and she might be turning into a fish! Minnow finds peace at the local aquarium, where she meets Celia, an aspiring marine biologist. Together, they untangle the mystery of her newfound powers and discover a connection to her grandmother’s past. When they learn that the new pipeline project in the area could have a devastating impact on the Resident orcas, Minnow uses her new powers and new friendships to make waves of change and discovers that even the smallest fish can make a...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Willie Poll, Emily Pearson, Shirley Alphonse
ISBN: 9781778540585
$2495
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IPS405
A colorful, imagination-filled picture book for children aged 3-5, based on the true story of Emerson the elephant seal, who decided to abandon his home in the wilds for life in the bright city lights. Emerson, a two-year-old juvenile elephant seal from Washington, keeps turning up in the Pacific Northwest city of Victoria, British Columbia, despite the best efforts of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans staff—who would like him to know that the provincial capital is not the best home for a 500-pound pinniped. Born in January 2022 on Bowman Bay in Puget Sound, Emerson made headlines across Canada and gained a loyal following in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 8
Author: Ginger Ngo
ISBN: 9781998526345
$2295
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IPS411
Little Gnouf and Mirabelle are ecstatic! They are going to see the sea for the first time in their lives; however, they never expected to find a young whale caught in a fishing net and washed ashore when they arrived. With the help of some new friends, the Gnoufs start devising a plan to free the little whale and get him back to the sea he calls home, but for two little Gnoufs, rescuing a whale is a big task. Mirabelle and Little Gnouf are determined to help, but are they up to the task? Dominique Demers,author of over 25 beloved picture books, writes with heart, bringing to life a story of courage, compassion, and friendship....
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.24 x 8"
Author: Dominique Demers
ISBN: 9781772783674
$1895
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RAN778
Young Alaskans will delight in viewing lifelike pictures and listening to authentic sounds in this adorable sound book of Alaska. Push the button and hear the howl of the wolf, the calving of a mighty glacier, and the mushing of sled dogs. Also included are float planes, cruise ship horns, moose, whales, brown bears, bald eagles, and more. This book is part of the Good Night Our World Series, which includes hundred of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Children of all ages will delight in the magnificent treasures of this Alaska in this charming sound book. The book features an on and off switch on the back cover to...
Product Type : Book
Author: Mark Jasper & Adam Gamble
ISBN: 9781649071613
$1795
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RAN774
Off to the Arctic we go! Narwhals are among the most unusual and fascinating marine mammals. Children of all ages will enjoy the colorful illustrations and learn interesting things about narwhals including habitat, diet, behavior, diving, communication, breeding, tusks, and so much more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Get ready to head to the Arctic Ocean in search of the magnificent narwhal.
Product Type : Book
Author: Adam Gamble & Mark Jasper
ISBN: 9781649071583
$995
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RFP060
Identify the whales and dolphins you'll see while exploring the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Waterproof, durable with UV resistant inks, 7"x11" (17.85cm x 28cm), the perfect size. Single sheet. Double sided. Beautifully detailed scientifically accurate illustrations by Uko Gorter, a well regarded scientific and natural history illustrator who specializes in marine mammal illustration. Each illustration includes the name of the cetacean in English and Latin along with a couple additional notations such as size. The Hawaiian name for the monk seal is included, for example. Rainforest Publications' Hawaii Marine Guide Series was...
Product Type : Book
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 9781888538212
$695
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