Astro: The Steller Sea Lion

by Jeanne Walker Harvey, Shennen Bersani Narrated by Donna German

Overview

Astro is a stellar Steller sea lion! Only a few days old when found orphaned, he is cared for and raised at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California. When big enough to be released to the wild where he needs to be, he has other plans! Just like a lost dog finding his way home, Astro keeps swimming back towards the Center, crossing miles of open ocean water to do so. After several attempts, people realize that Astro is too accustomed to humans and will just keep coming back. Based on real events, readers follow Astro through some of his travels that have now taken him across the U.S. to his current home at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A touching, informative introduction to the species. - Booklist

School Library Journal

Gr 3–4—Harvey tells a gentle tale of an orphaned Steller sea lion pup whose early imprinting on his human nurturers at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, leaves him determinedly reluctant to live in the wild on any terms. Bersani's nearly photographic illustrations keep perfect time with the simple text, showing the pup returning to the center each time he is released. Adults will cheer at the "For Creative Minds" section, replete with activities, maps, further data, and advice on linking with a website for more curriculum-oriented exploration.—Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171344603
Publisher:	Arbordale Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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