Book Description
These large marine mammals are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Readers will learn all about walruses, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.
Author : Sara Swan Miller
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 17,15 MB
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1435827465
These large marine mammals are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Readers will learn all about walruses, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.
Author : Xénia Keighley
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 19,69 MB
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128174315
The Atlantic Walrus: Multidisciplinary insights into human-animal interactions addresses the key dimensions of long-term human walrus interactions across the Atlantic Arctic and subarctic regions, over the past millennia. This book brings together research from across the social and natural sciences to explore walrus biology, human culture, environmental conditions and their reciprocal effects. Together, 13 chapters of this book reconstruct the early evolution of walruses, walrus biology, the cultural significance and ecological impact of prehistoric and indigenous hunting practices, as well as the effects of commercial hunting and international trade. This book also examines historic and ongoing management strategies and, the importance of new research methodologies in revealing hitherto unknown details of the past, and concludes by discussing the future for Atlantic walruses in the face of climate change and increased human activities in the Arctic. This volume is an ideal resource for those who are seeking to understand an iconic Arctic species and its long and complex relationship with humans. This includes individuals and researchers with a personal or professional connection to walruses or the Arctic, as well as marine biologists, zoologists, conservationists, paleontologists, archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, indigenous communities, natural resource managers and government agencies. - Provides succinct overviews of the biology of the Atlantic Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) as well as human cultures within the North Atlantic Arctic and the surrounding region by consolidating research which until now has been scattered across fields and academic publications - Editorial team of inter-disciplinary researchers ensuring the breadth, depth and integration of material covered throughout the volume - Thirteen chapters, each authored by leading international researchers and experts on the Atlantic Walrus - Considers the inter-relatedness and complexity of species biology, ecological change, human culture, and anthropogenic pressures onto the Atlantic Walrus, all while remaining accessible to readers from different disciplines or a more generalist audience - Draws upon the latest methods in marine mammal and archaeological research - Assesses historical management of the species, while also considering current and future conservation efforts in light of human activities and climate change - Text supported by striking and insightful new maps and scientific illustrations, ideal for teaching and outreach
Author : Stephen Person
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 29,74 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617721336
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and migration of walruses, sea mammals that have flippers and tusks.
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Publisher : Capstone
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 38,57 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404857443
An introduction to the walrus, including its habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle.
Author : Cari Meister
Publisher : Jump!
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 19,34 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 162496012X
This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes the body parts of walruses and how they fight with their tusks. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.
Author : Stephen Person
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 18,79 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617721794
In the spring of 2010, wildlife biologist Tony Fischbach visited the Chukchi Sea off the northwest coast of Alaska. He was there to study walruses in their remote Arctic habitat, but it wasn’t an easy task. The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth, and Tony—unlike a walrus—wasn’t naturally adapted for life in the extreme cold. Eventually, Tony was able to attach a radio transmitter to several walruses so he could track where they would travel. He was surprised—and disturbed—by what he discovered. What did Tony learn about these animals and how they survive in their chilly Arctic habitat? In Walrus: Tusk, Tusk, kids go on a real-life adventure with wildlife biologist Tony Fischbach as he studies walruses in one of the northernmost places in the world. Along the way, children will learn how walruses survive in their bone-chilling environment, including how they hunt, stay warm, and raise their babies. Large, full-color photos and a narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.
Author : Laura Crawford
Publisher : Arbordale Publishing
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 43,43 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0976882345
In an adaptation of the Mother Goose poem "This Is the House that Jack Built," animals of the Arctic--including an Inuit hunter--are introduced through rhythmic stanzas and colorful art.
Author : Julie Murray
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 28,83 MB
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617838020
Swim through the Arctic waters with the walrus! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the walrus?s body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal?s home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the walrus?s survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible walrus! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 32,27 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Walrus
ISBN :
Author : Julie Murray
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,45 MB
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 162401383X
Swim through the Arctic waters with the walrus! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the walrus's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the walrus's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible walrus! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.