Koda and the Whales

<p><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>This educational book teaches children facts about gray whales and their ocean home from the perspective of Carrie Newell the author's dog Koda as the narrator. It is based on true stories and experiences she has had with whales and all three of her dogs for decades. Many of the drawings are from photographs or a compilation of photographs with an artistic flair to describe Koda's story. The book is illustrated by Jack Wiens who accurately represents marine life and the dogs' personalities.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>The book is fully illustrated in color and includes a glossary and classroom questions and activities at the back of the book. Topics of discussion are:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>Different types of whales</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>Whale behaviors</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>How whales feed and what they eat</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>Identifying the individual whales who live in Depoe Bay Oregon</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>How Carrie trained her dogs to spot and interact with the whales</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(23 23 23 1)>Whale encounters</span></li></ul><p></p>