The Dolphins of Shark Bay (Scientists in the Field Series)

This is really a glorious book from a great series. Others have praised it already, so I'll just make a few notes. Pamela Turner writes very well, and it's neat how the series sends an author on location and they report back about the setting, the lives of the biologists, as well as the reason they're all there, in this case the dolphins. A sample of one of her pleasant passages: "Janet shuts off the engine and lets the Pomboo [boat] drift. Luckily for us, the rain clouds are moving inland to dampen the local kangaroos."The topics covered are compelling: whether dolphins have culture, innovative ways they find food, relations between males and females, parents and kids, and how dolphins group themselves. The end touches upon dolphins in captivity and the ethical questions raised in a brief, non-judgmental, thought-provoking fashion. Splendid photos too, as usual. Highly recommended.

Great for a young reader interested in the ocean.

My 8 year old son is reading this each night. He is learning a lot about dolphins and sharks. It is a great school reader. It may be on the difficult side for 8 year olds, but he is enjoying it.

Outstanding book. The students in my class loved it.

Perfect gift for my granddaughter...Thank you

Purchased for school library

love!

Gaven as a gift to 10 year old having used age guide.ines given,but feel it is a bit technical for most 10 year olds. Great material otherwise.

Libro per ragazzi pieno di curiosità e foto sulla vita dei delfini e dei ricercatori nella zona di Monkey Mia. Libro di circa 80 pagine.