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1) Odder
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Language
English
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"Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself--and about the humans who hope to save her." --
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English
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"Otters are often found at zoos and aquariums, but how do these playful animals live in the wild? With 13 different otter species, some are best suited for fresh water and gracefully move on land and in the water; others prefer the kelp forest of the seausing tools to eat their favorite foods. There are many similarities between river otters and sea otters, but there are also vast differences. Explore fascinating facts about these playful, aquatic...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at the important role sea otters play in the ecosystem. Readers will learn about the history of sea otters, their recovery from near extinction and how to conserve the species for the future. Illustrated with photos by the photojournalist author."--
4) Sea otters
Author
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea otters live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"These adorable, furry marine mammals--often seen floating on their backs holding hands--reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur during the 1700s and 1800s, these animals nearly went extinct. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. Sea otters are a keystone species in coastal areas, feeding on sea urchins, clams, crab, and other...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
An account of the Pacific Coast trophic cascade stemming from the near-extinction of otters describes how new laws helped protect the species, its kelp forest habitat and the creatures that depended on its environmental balance.
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Series
Publisher
BookLocker
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Sophie the otter lives happily in a kelp forest in the ocean. When she and her friends are driven out of their home, however, their absence has disastrous results for the kelp forests that provide food and shelter for so many other species. Includes a note for parents, with additional information about sea otters and suggestions for further reading.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Oliver is a sea otter determined to prove that he's not a momma otter's boy. In an effort to show his bravery, he swims into Puget Sound where all the ships and humans are. That's when disaster strikes: An oil spill threatens the local wildlife and it traps Oliver in the harbor! Franklin, an excitable dachshund puppy, is also lost. He's been separated from his owner, Lucy, and he has no idea how to get back to her. Now Oliver and Franklin must journey...
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Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own"--
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Southern Sea Otters are once again in peril, after having being brought back from the brink of extinction. Threatened investigates the history and potential causes for the otter’s decline, as well as the controversy over how best to protect the otter population. An unprecedented number of sea otter deaths have occurred along the California coast in the last few years. Like crime scene detectives, a team of scientists is anxiously searching for the...
11) Saving otter 501
Publisher
Thirteen Productions
Pub. Date
©2013.
Edition
Widescreen
Language
English
Description
This is the story of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's 501st attempt to save an orphan otter. From her discovery as a stranded newborn pup, through her rehabilitation in secret roof tanks atop the Aquarium, we follow as otter 501 learns how to dive, hunt, eat, and fend for herself in the wild, where survival is a long shot at best.
13) Sea otter
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of sea otters."--
14) Pup's supper
Author
Publisher
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
[Board bk. ed.].
Language
English
Description
Mother Sea Otter forages in the sea, plucking a snail, a purple sea urchin, and other goodies to feed to her pup.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Hop along as a tadpole transforms into a frog. Play in the ocean waves with a family of sea otters. Climb trees with koalas, snuggle up for a nap with a red panda, and join snack time with a hedgehog. Kids will love exploring the worlds of these belovedanimals in these engaging books written especially for new readers. Packed with fun facts, dazzling photography, and a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book, each of the five titles...
16) Together
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First board book edition.
Language
English
Description
This little sea otter loves spending time with his parent learning new things, playing together, or even just holding each other. In fact, every day this little sea otter spends with his parent is special, just because they are together.
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