He finds the girl, Neri, living alone on an island. But the strangest thing about her is that she can communicate with the humpback whales. Her discovery by the outside world could mean her death, and only Jason, his brother Brett, and the other kids on ORCA, working together, can prevent the destruction of Neri and her humpback friend, Charley. A lively story for middle-graders. The three sections of this book provide simple, basic information on the types of creatures found at the beach.
Similar information is provided for five types of crabs and seven sea stars, urchins, etc.
There are also craft projects with clear directions and safety tips. The drawings of each animal show enough detail for identification. The bibliography includes books, videos, and web sites. The index is new but provides just slightly more information than the table of contents. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.