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Young at heart!
I got this book for my sister's 35th birthday and she loved it! She is a big fan of sea otters and this book has great photos.

I like it!
Ideal for people who like sea otters, or for people who need to obtain information regarding sea otters. ... Read more

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A delightful adventure for momma and baby.
This gorgeous book is highly recommended.The illustrations are breath-taking and the tale is sweet and tender.Joshie Otter ventures off by himself looking to play but finding no one among the various animals of the Aleutian Islands who is interested.Suddenly he realizes that he has swum too far from home and doesn't know how to get back.Over the waves he hears his mother's voice singing to him and, guided by her song, he finds his way home.The words and music for the song are included at the end of the book.This is a sweet bedtime book for any baby and would be an especially wonderful gift for a little boy named Josh.

Beautiful story
This is a beautifully written story, complete with it's own song and music, about a little otter who strays from his mother, and how she calls him home with song.A soothing, delightful bedtime story. ... Read more

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When a sea otter puts its hands up, it's not waving. And when it wraps itself up in kelp, it's not trying to get warm. Find out the reasons behind some curious sea otter behaviors-and treat yourself to an album full of endearing sea otter photos

Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask" guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles are offered in library-bound hardcover and soft-cover styles.Zoobooks, ideal for the knowledge-hungry 4-11 year old! ... Read more

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Learn how a baby sea otter grows up At the edge of the ocean, a baby sea otter is born. The newborn pup is little and helpless. Her mother must protect her from predators like the fierce bald eagles that are always ready to swoop after a baby.The young otter grows up quickly. When she is old enough to fend for herself, she finds a mate. Soon the sea otter will have a tiny pup of her own.In simple, evocative text and vibrant illustrations, this picture book explores the life cycle of the sea otter. ... Read more

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A Wonderful Find!
What a wonderful book. Lovely illustrations to draw children's attention. Excellent factual information about otters.

Baby Sea Otter
Lessons Learned in Baby Sea Otter
by Betty Tatham
Reviewed by RM McCall for The Best Book Bin


Baby Sea Otter is an exquisite non-fiction picture book exploring the life cycle of the Sea Otter.Children love to learn about animals and this book fills that bill.Each page walks you through the life cycle of the Sea Otter.I found myself saying, "Really?I didn't know that."I didn't know that the sea otter had pouches under its arms. Or, that they have the thickest fur of any animal on earth.Or, that the male otter will try to kidnap a baby for food ransom.Parents will enjoy reading this book to their little ones and the beautiful artwork will delight both parent and child.Ms. Tatham has taken real life facts and presented them in an exciting and interesting way.The baby sea otter faces many of the same things a child faces in life.The mother cares for the baby sea otter.She provides shelter and protection, until the baby grows big enough to fend for itself. As the baby grows, the days are filled with fun playing with the other pups and floating on a raft.But the tension builds when an eagle dives from the sky, thinking the baby sea otter would make a tasty evening meal.As the baby grows it ventures off on its own, but it soon realizes there are still things to learn, when it has a close encounter with a shark.At the age of three the young sea otter is ready to mate and the cycle starts all over again.This book is perfect for children 4-8 years old and for adults who enjoy the beauty of a good picture book and relish learning along with their children.


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An engaging, true-life account of an Alaskan sea otter pups rescue and adoption by the Seattle Aquarium.

Lootas, Little Wave Eater tells the story of a four-week-old orphaned sea otter that was adopted by the Seattle Aquarium. Color photographs throughout the book show how human handlers raised Lootas, then introduced her to other otters, and finally weaned her from constant human contact. Author Clare Meeker followed the story and worked closely with C. J. Casson, who was in charge of Lootass care. Additional illustrations help educate young readers about sea otter habitat, food, anatomy, predators, and more. Royalties from sales of this book benefit the Seattle Aquariums Sea Otter Program. ... Read more

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Lootas is Highly Acclaimed by Smithsonian Magazine
Lootas was selected as a 1999 Notable Books for Children by Smithsonian Magazine! It also received a great review in School Library Journal. And no wonder. This book engages the reader at all levels: it's a wonderful story,and filled with great factual information. A "must-have" in homeand school!

We love lootas
Delightful! Entertaining and Educational

Fun reading and great illustrations.
Did you know that the illustrator who did the art for Lootas also did the art for People of Salmon and Cedar.My kids loved the pictures in this books and liked the fact that they knew this otter personally. ... Read more

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Who wants to be a seal?
Who wants to be a seal?Phokey does!This feisty sea otter led scientists a merry chase up and down the coast of California.If your children enjoy nature as mine do and like to root for the underdog (under-otter?), they will read or ask to hear this true adventure tale over and over.Both my childlren & I like the educational "Fun Facts" about otters at the end of the story and the beautiful illustrations and photos.The real sounds of otters and seal life enhance the telling if you are lucky enough to have the tape as well ... Read more

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Discover the world of sea otters. Sea otters may look enchantingly cute and playful, but they are highly specialized marine mammals, superbly adapted to life in the cold, harsh Pacific Ocean.In these beautifully illustrated pages, you'll learn captivating details about a sea otter's life, from birth to adulthood. Through ongoing field studies of wild California sea otters, we're unlocking many of the secrets of sea otter society. Do pups learn what to eat by watching their mothers? What happens to orphaned otters? The author reveals exciting new discoveries about sea otters' highly individual food preferences, use of tools, social bonds, mating habits, parenting styles and legendary playfulness.

Monterey Bay Aquarium's Natural History Series brings you closer to the living marine and coastal communities of the nation's largest marine sanctuary, where you'll come face to face with some of the more interesting residents. Produced by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Press, these books will stimulate your curiosity and understanding of the natural world.

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GREAT book!
This is a great book for anyone who loves sea otters!It's got great pictures and is very informative.The author didn't skip the details on these wonderful, adorable creatures!

This book was very informative and I would recomend it!
Marianne Riedman does an excellent job of portraying the playful sea otter in its habitat.She brings us up close and personal with one of the most beloved marine mammals.Through this book, one can discover much about the sea otter's history and behavior.I recomend that all sea otter lovers read it. ... Read more

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I don't have time to write reviews but...
I just had to say, in case anyone is looking for science bookswhich can both entertain and inform their young children, this title is a delight!The illustrations are endearing, but the text is what stands out in the book, for--unlike most children's "science" twaddle out there--it is truly lyrical.Children don't need short, choppy sentences which merely regurgitate bland facts in a shotgun approach to "teaching" or "informing".That kind of writing certainly doesn't make for interesting reading!My young reader was delighted with the tale of young Otter, my 2-year-old equally enthralled.I know a book is a keeper when I am asked to read it again immediately.

This book has both literary and scientific merit.A rare find in my search for homeschool materials that can impart knowledge, love for learning and the enjoyment of reading quality prose, all in one appealing package.Not sure as I type this what age is recommended, but my son is currently about halfway through first grade level reading and will be able to tackle this by himself within a year at most.A child up to age 8 would be delighted by this book.

Terrible
This book is laborious, overwritten and poor quality.It is as if the author is trying to demonstrate how many words one can fit into a sentence.For insight into Otters, at a child's reading level, choose a different book.

A scientifically accurate, highly enjoyable tale
Otter On His Own: The Story Of A Sea Otter is a children's story by Doe Boyle about a young otter growing up in the natural world. From learning how to eat sea urchins to exploring the underwater cove near where he was born and the world beyond, Otter On His Own is a scientifically accurate, highly enjoyable tale. Simple yet inspiring color illustrations by Robert Lawson add depth to the watery world of the otter pup. ... Read more

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Long admired by nature lovers and marine scientists, the sea otter is extraordinarily well adapted to the sea, where it can spend an entire life span eating, sleeping, giving birth, and rearing its young without ever coming ashore. Richly illustrated, The World of the Sea Otter is both an authoritative natural history and a visual celebration of this playful creature.

"This book is a work of art -- from the attractive format, to the superb color photos, to the clear writing ... the love that both author and photographer obviously have for their subject makes this book a delight to any reader.... Highly Recommended" -- The Book Report

"This graceful weaving of text and photography combines the natural history of the sea otter with the story of the species' struggle for survival.... The end result is a call to action for this endangered species." -- Animals

"The World of the Sea Otter is both a scientific look into the life of the sea otter and a pictorial showcase of the creature's habits, hunting methods, and social behavior, including its fight for survival."

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Otterly fascinating
This beautifully illustrated book tells us plenty about the smallest sea mammal.It begins by showing some wonderful pictures of sea otters and telling about their ultradensely furry waterproof coats.A sea otter can wander onto land, but it is very clumsy out of the water.It may spend its whole life in the sea.

About 300 years ago, there were over 150,000 sea otters, maybe twice that many.But there was extensive hunting which reduced the population to one or two thousand.In 1911, the remaining ones were protected under the Fur Seal agreement.Now, the population is back to 150,000.They tend to live off the California coast, off Vancouver Island, off the Aleutians and off the Kuriles.

Sea otters don't like deep water, because they want to find food on the sea floor.And they prefer a depth of only about 75 feet, although they can dive twice that deep.We get to see photos of sea otters at lunch, and of some of the food available to them.

We also are told of how the sea otter has fared in its interactions with humans.We've hunted them, and threatened them with atom bomb tests and oil spills.But now they seem to be doing better.I think it would be a terrible shame if we were unable to protect these marvellous creatures.

The best popular book available on the loveable otter
This book is very well researched and clearly written. However, it is the photography which makes it a masterpiece. Jeff Foott's pictures are incredibly sensitive and perceptive. He takes the reader not only into the nature of the otter itself, but also into the milieu of Monterey Bay with it's abundant food supply, opportunities for procreation, and human and non-human hazards. ... Read more

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Sam is an eight-year-old boy who's always on the lookout for adventure in his corner of the Alaska wilderness. Sometimes Sam's explorations get him into a scrape--most times he learns something new. In the second book of this exciting series, Sam is building a driftwood fort on the beach when he hears a strange cry, like a baby, echoing off the water. It is a baby--an abandoned baby sea otter. Sam is determined to help take care of the pup through the night so a biologist can take over when the ferry arrives. And what a night it is! Early chapter-book readers will delight in Sam's bizarre babysitting experience, and celebrate the satisfying outcome of a rescued wild animal that finds a new home in the Alaska Zoo. ... Read more

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Sea Otters explains all aspects of the lives of these popular clowns,from habitats and homes to hunting and its playful personality.The serious issues ofpollution and captivity are also addressed. ... Read more

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Awesome OttersBy:Brittany
Brittany Pfeifer3/6/06
ELA
The book Sea Otters is written by Bobbie Kalman. This book is at a fourth grade reading level.Through this book I learned a great deal about sea otters.
In my point of view the setting is in the water outside.The book Sea Otters is an excellent book.This book is an excellent book especially if you are learning about them.I would rate this book 4 Stars out of 5 stars.
My opinion is that this book is awesome.Why?Because it tells you all about them.It also tells you how they live.Sea Otterscompared to Bound for Oregon is better.
This book was so good I would want the author to include more facts about sea otters. Why?Because it takes seconds to read and you could get 100 % all the time.It also needs to be more challenging in the words and the vocabulary.
This book Sea Otters is a good book.I hope you have time to stop and read this bookPlease read this book.Even if you are not a fan of non-fiction you might like this book.

Very Informative
This book gives some good information about sea otters; how they might have evolved, where they live, what they eat, how various parts of theirbodies function, how the "pups" are raised, the effects of oilspills and fishing nets on otter populations, human efforts to help themsurvive, and more. There are also quite a few adorable color photos, and afew color drawings. Recommended. ... Read more

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The only existing set of histories of 3 great Canadian Northeast Indian chiefs and the sea otter fur trade. ... Read more

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Ode to Oliver: The Adventures of a Sea Otter, is the enchantingtale of a feisty sea otter and his escapades off the coast of Monterey,California. Oliver yearns for adventure and soon finds it. He battlesraging storms, escapes from angry sea lions and faces the monstrousGreat White Shark. But he also befriends a loving young girl namedSarah. The two form a special bond-but will it be enough to save Oliverwhen he encounters the most dangerous predator of all? The author, LaneDowlen, a fifth grade teacher, has skillfully mixed Oliver's adventureswith educational information that lets young readers discover how seaotters live. ... Read more

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Charming Adventure
My fourth grade class loved this book for our read aloud sessions.It has great appeal for both boys and girls. The story is exciting, funny and charming.

I thoroughly enjoyed Lane's book.
This book is for children of all ages. It truly captures the spirit of the holiday season. Oliver's indomitable persona is a model for us all. Read it to your children, with them, and share in the joy it evokes. Roger Dahl ... Read more