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Whale Fall Café

Whale Fall Café

Published in
2021
4.23
on Goodreads (70)

Description

When a whale carcass lands on the deep ocean floor, a café opens for business, and the diners don't stop rooting their way through the menu until the cupboards are bare. Hagfish, zombie worms, sleeper sharks-this group of patrons is stranger than the denizens of the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars. A fish in a lab coat, piloting a deep-sea submersible, is our guide to the weirdly fascinating goings-on miles beneath the ocean surface.   The backmatter includes rare whale-fall photos from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Dr. Robert Vrijenhoek of MBARI and Dr. Craig Smith, a deep-ocean ecologist at the University of Hawaii, have helped Jacquie Sewell to ensure scientific accuracy.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
proficient
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging Storyline: The book offers a captivating and unique plot that keeps readers intrigued from start to finish.
  • Educational Content: Readers can learn about marine biology and the ecological significance of whale falls in ocean ecosystems.
  • Beautiful Illustrations: The book is filled with stunning artwork that brings the story and its marine settings to life.
  • Thought-Provoking Themes: The narrative explores themes such as the cycle of life, environmental conservation, and the interconnectedness of species.