Siwiti, a Whale's Story

by Alexandra Morton and R. Morton

Book Overview

Siwiti is the story of the first year in the life of a killer whale born in the waters off the west coast of Canada. Surrounded and protected by her family, the little orca's life is full of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0920501974
• ISBN13: 9780920501979
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Length: 47 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.9" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7

Customer Reviews

Excellent Story

This is the true story of Siwiti, an orca born in the Pacific Northwest. The book tells the story of her life from her birth onward. While reading, one learns about the lifestyle of orcas - hunting, family relationships, and just daily survival. As Siwiti discovers new things, the reader gains an insight along with her into orca life. The book is also full of fabulous photographs of various orcas to illustrate the story. It's simple enough for children to enjoy, yet beautifully told so that adults will love it too.