Sea Otter Heroes, Patricia Newman
Sea Otter Heroes, Patricia Newman
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Sea Otter Heroes
The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem

Author: Patricia Newman

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 1 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2019


Synopsis

A Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book
A Green Earth Book Award Winner
This up-close look at a fascinating scientific discovery highlights the critical role predators such as sea otters play in keeping ecosystems healthy.
In Elkhorn Slough, an inlet on the California coast, seagrass grows healthy and strong in the shallow water. This healthy seagrass baffled marine biologist Brent Hughes. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae, causing the seagrass to die. Why was the seagrass thriving?
As Brent investigated, signs pointed to an unexpected player helping to keep the seagrass healthy: sea otters! What do these top predators have to do with an aquatic grass at the opposite end of the food chain? Brent's amazing discovery gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems. Follow science in action as Brent conducts the research that led to this major discovery.

About Patricia Newman

Patricia Newman is an award-winning author of multiple inspirational books that encourage readers and listeners to use their imaginations to solve real-world problems. These books include Sea Otter Heroes, Planet Ocean, Zoo Scientists to the Rescue, and more. She frequently speaks at schools and conferences to share how children of any age can affect change. For more information, visit PatriciaMNewman.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tim on December 24, 2023

On my last birthday, the family took a boat ride tour of the Elkhorn Slough to see the sea otters. Otters have been my favorite animal ever since I saw a video about river otters on The Magical World of Disney TV show in 1954. Over the years, I have seen many otters in zoos and many sea otters along......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on May 22, 2022

A terrific resource for children interested in science and nature. This book is well-organized and informative, and the writing is clear without every being condescending. The book explains not just the characteristics of sea otters and their role in their ecosystem, but also other plants and animal......more

Goodreads review by Edward on April 14, 2017

Newman follows marine biologist Brent Hughes's study of Elkhorn Slough, which grew healthy sea grass while other inlets in similar conditions suffered. Hughes's research revealed that the presence of sea otters, the local apex predator, enabled the slough to flourish. An insightful, detailed look at......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on March 27, 2018

Read for Librarian Book Group This is the kind of book that makes me glad that Librarian Book Group feeds me a steady supply of nonfiction picture books.  I wouldn't be up for reading an entire nonfiction book about Sea Otters and their effects on a slough, but this was exactly the amount of cool inf......more

Goodreads review by Rylee on November 18, 2020

Who doesn't want to read a book about cute animals? I am a sucker for them! I love learning facts about animals and so this book was really neat. There were many cute photos too!......more