Articles related to "Orca"

Linda hides behind her nick in the school chat rooms, despite warnings from her friend Janet. The other chatters are fellow students. The chat rooms are safe. Right?

Three groups of orca (also called killer) whales frequent Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia: the southern residents, the transients, and the off-shore orcas.

When push comes to shove, the legendary Great White Shark doesn't stand a chance.

Teen sleuth Trevor and friends Robyn and and Nick haunt the bobsleigh run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, AB to solve a mystery of sabotaged sleds and counterfeiting.

Sam and his friends campaign to have the school team changed from "Lairds" to "Lard Butts". Their mischievous scheme has some startling (and touching) outcomes.

This enormous whale was hunted to the brink of extinction, and there are still fears for its future.

Health risk for orca due to lingering contamination from PCBs now increased by finding of PBDEs used in flame-retardants. Habitat loss and ocean noise add to dangers.

Want to make money fast and attract girls? Turk's your man. But his dog-walking business goes awry when his muscle-bound locker neighbor muscles in on the action.

Popular and pretty, Liberty enjoys being the center of attention and will do almost anything to get her way. Even stealing boyfriends and accusing a teacher of rape.

Sea Princess Azuri is a fun manga book for tween girls!

Capped by the massive Harding Ice Field, Kenai Fjords' status as a national park is defined by the concentration of deep fjords and hanging and tidewater glaciers.

These author illustrated books are creative and entertaining. They will open up a world of discussion and imagination.

The experience of seeing huge animals in their natural environment increases public awareness of marine conservation issues.

One of South America's best places for orca and whale watching is the wildlife sanctuary of Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia, along the Atlantic Coast of Argentina.

Learn more about the 2010 Olympic mascots Quatchi, Miga, Sumi, and Mukmuk. Play online games, print coloring pages, or engage kids with other mascot activities.

Catchy names such as Rattlesnake or Orca, Appaloosa or Eye of the Goat hint of interesting, multicolored bean varieties available to consumers.

Six-legged frogs, chicken waste equivalent to the waste output of 4 major cities, are part of a PBS view that is discomforting. What can be done to stop this pollution?

Naturalist James Davis takes readers on a year-long tour of see elk, bald eagles, migrating whales, butterflies, tidepools, spring's first wildflowers in the Pacific NW.

To see orca whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat, book a tour with a whale watching company in Washington or British Columbia.

What you leave at home is as important as what you take when canoe tripping.

Howling wolves, singing whales and hooting owls replace music on over 200,000 phones worldwide, drawing attention to the plight of the planet's endangered animals.

Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats

Racing around the world in 70 foot carbon fiber sailboats is a unique adventure and using the event to raise cultural and environmental awareness a touching story.

Puget Sound, the Straits of Georgia, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca form a single ecosystem, and may soon be known by a single name, The Salish Sea.

San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands boast some of the world's best whale watching, April-October. Kayaking, hiking, biking and fishing engage adventuresome kids and adults

Stamp collections worldwide will be enhanced with Vancouver 2010 first day covers as well as a batch of colorful stamps featuring 2010 Winter Olympic Sports and mascots.

Sharks are not often attacked but they do have a few predators to look out for.

Family groups often stay together for life, and different groups have developed their own cultures.

Legends from Canadian aboriginal culture have been converted into cute and cuddly critters called Sumi, Quatchi, and Miga as mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.

Jeffrey and Sloth is one of those rare books designed to appeal to all ages. Winters deals with the power of the imagination and creativity on many different levels.

Extremely high levels of the flame retardant PBDE have been found in peregrine falcons, a species once endangered by pesticides. DDT levels still affect some populations.

Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role.

What prehistoric monsters lurked in the deep oceans long ago? Are there other lake monsters like Nessie? Fascinate your child with Sea Monsters.

Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.

Critically Endangered whale population threatened by habitat loss, pollution and ocean noise. Reduced human hunting pressure since 1999 hasn't resulted in more belugas.

Visitors enjoy Christmas light displays in Portland, Coos Bay and the state of Oregon. From The Grotto to the Oregon Zoo and Shore Acres, guests discover holiday lights.

The Best Toys of 2010 have been determined! Fisher Price, Playskool, V-Tech and Step 2 all have winning toys that are colorful, educational and fun.

In 2007 the Montana Raptor Institute for Research and Education's first surveillance camera recorded activities of wild peregrine falcons, with some interesting results.

Juneau is a regular stop on Alaskan cruises and there are a number of great shore excursions, from basic sightseeing tours to the adventurous dog-sledding on a glacier.

San Juan Island holds summer adventures for families looking for a fun, affordable vacation. Tour harbors, museums, parks, beaches and whale-watching excursions.

Kids and adults enjoy Whidbey Island's state parks, lakes, forts, lighthouses, small towns, ocean coves and farms. Family activities are offered from spring through fall.

Anacortes, on Washington's Fidalgo Island, offers affordable family day trips spring, summer or fall. Kayaking, hiking, biking and beachcombing are all accessible by car.

Adolescents have many issues to cope with. Novels can help them deal with unexpected events and problematic circumstances, giving them the strength to carry on.

Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.

Visitors to New York shouldn't miss taking in at least one of the city's five wildlife conservation parks.

Travel to Richmond, BC for family friendly things to do, as it's near Vancouver and full of a variety of fun attractions like go karting, wineries & whale watching tours.

Pelorus Jack was a famous dolphin who escorted ships through dangerous passages.

Eco-tourists concerned with living green and leaving a small carbon footprint can travel easily as foot passengers on ferries to Washington's San Juan Islands.

SeaWorld in San Diego California is the place to see Shamu the Killer Whale, have encounters with sharks, ride a Journey to Atlantis, and meet dolphins and manatees.

Teenage pregnancy is currently a popular topic in the media. These three young adult novels approach the sensitive subject in unique and engaging ways.