Narwhal: The Arctic Unicorn

Discover the majestic unicorn of the sea with this suspenseful narrative from a BBC filmmaker and gorgeous art from an award-winning illustrator.

With a crack and a creak, the frozen sea begins to melt-the ice splits apart and a new pathway forms.

As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate the maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds? Join zoologist Justin Anderson and artist Jo Weaver as they reveal the mysteries of these amazing toothed whales and their Arctic home. Small text offers narwhal facts throughout, and young explorers can read more on the future of this fascinating creature in the back matter.

About the author

Justin loved animals from a very young age, ever since his grandfather used to show him slow worms in the back of his garden. He studied Zoology at the University of London. Since graduating in 1996 Justin has worked making wildlife films with the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol. He was a director / producer on the recent Planet Earth 2 series, which took him from adventures in filming in the Himalaya, to the BAFTAs in London.

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Product details

• Authors: Anderson Justin, Justin Anderson
• Assisted by: Jo Weaver (Illustration), Weaver Jo (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.07.2023
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books
• EAN: 9781529513912
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-1391-2
• Pages: 32
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Series: Nature Storybooks; The Norendy Tales
• Subjects: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage); Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats