The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Hodgkins, Fran

The Whale Scientists: Solving the Mystery of Whale Strandings

64 pp. | Houghton | November, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-618-55673-1 $18.00

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. This series entry focuses on how scientists approach the phenomenon of whale strandings. After a fascinating description of whales' evolution, the book examines humans' devastating impact on cetaceans. Hodgkins concludes with how rescuers' efforts have assisted researchers. The engagingly designed pages are enhanced by well-captioned photographs; the four chapters are subdivided to make the information-dense text manageable. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2008