Description: A young humpback whale becomes stranded on a beach when he comes too close to shore to feed on the tiny krill shrimp that are plentiful in the bay. A marine biologist races to save the beached whale.
The Chronicles series of science-based adventure books introduces high-interest, scientific information within the context of an engaging story. Students are drawn into action-packed, fictional tales by National Geographic writers and photographers. In the process, they learn about important science topics and discover how scientists work in the field. (Genre: Realistic Fiction)