Meet the playful and beloved Southern Resident orcas and the people
working to save them from extinction using tactics that vary from
medicine and laws to drones and dogs
The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way
around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups
while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod
introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing
dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying
whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses
her own work on laws to protect the orcas, tackles the dark history of
orca capture for marine parks, and shares moments of wonder.
Readers can dive in to help save these majestic orcas with diverse
action ideas and to find inspiration for a wide range of future
careers.