Project Seahorse

*"Another splendid demonstration of the work of Scientists in the Field."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review With their pony-shaped faces, fluttery swimming style, and pregnant fathers, seahorses are one of the ocean's most unusual fish. Unfortunately, overfishing, pollution, and climate change are threatening their survival. In ProjectSeahorse, the author Pamela S. Turner and the photographer Scott Tuason brilliantly show and tell the story of how conservationists and villagers in the Philippines are coming together to protect these oddly charming creatures, their coral reef habitat, and the livelihood of local fishing families.

About the author

Pamela S. Turner has a master’s degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a special interest in microbiology and epidemiology. Her articles for children and adults have appeared in numerous scientific publications. Her books include Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog, Gorilla Doctors, The Frog Scientist, Dolphins of Shark Bay, and Project Seahorse. She lives in California.
www.pamelasturner.com

Summary

*"Another splendid demonstration of the work of Scientists in the Field.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review With their pony-shaped faces, fluttery swimming style, and pregnant fathers, seahorses are one of the ocean's most unusual fish. Unfortunately, overfishing, pollution, and climate change are threatening their survival. In ProjectSeahorse, the author Pamela S. Turner and the photographer Scott Tuason brilliantly show and tell the story of how conservationists and villagers in the Philippines are coming together to protect these oddly charming creatures, their coral reef habitat, and the livelihood of local fishing families.  

Product details

• Authors: Pamela S Turner, Pamela S. Turner
• Assisted by: Scott Tuason (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2015
• EAN: 9780544225800
• ISBN: 978-0-544-22580-0
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 279 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: Scientists in the Field
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Biology, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Activity Books / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Zoos, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Games & Activities / Puzzles, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Zoology, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Fish, JUVENILE NONFICTION: People & Places / Asia