About This Lesson
Join author and marine biologist Carrie Newell for Read Out Loud as she shares the true story of KODA AND THE WHALES, narrated by Koda, her whale-spotting dog! Learn about Gray Whales and the amazing experiences Carrie and Koda have had with these mighty creatures while leading whale watching excursions in the waters off the coast of Oregon!
About the Book
This educational, fully illustrated book teaches children facts about gray whales and their ocean home from the perspective of Koda, Carrie Newell’s dog, as the narrator.
Based on true experiences with whales and her three dogs, the story features artwork by Jack Wiens, who skillfully blends photographs with artistic interpretation to capture marine life and the dogs’ personalities.
The book includes a glossary, classroom activities, and discussion topics such as:
Types of whales
Whale behaviors
How whales feed and what they eat
Identifying individual whales in Depoe Bay, Oregon
How Carrie trained her dogs for whale spotting and interactions
Whale encounters
