Markle, Sandra. Great Narwhal Rescue, The: Saving the Arctic Ocean’s Narwhals. Sandra Markle’s Science Discoveries. Millbrook, 04/2025. 40pp. Nonfiction. PLB $33.32. 979-8765610169. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Narwhals are unusual unicorn-like ocean mammals that may be threatened by global warming, which reduces the sea ice covering their Arctic Ocean habitat. Also, noise pollution due to shipping inhibits their echolocation. Like her previous books, Markle gives plenty of information on the animal that is the focus, but adds an extra element by describing how current conditions may make life difficult for that species. Filled with distinctive, well-captioned color photos on each page, this will appeal to a wide audience of readers who enjoy facts about animals, as well as to students writing reports. Maps, sidebars, glossary, source notes, index, and further information at the back of the book extend the text.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool