Renowned Hawaii artist Patrick Ching shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for Hawaiian monk seals in this colorful, engaging book for readers of all ages. Ching provides readers with a close-up look at the Hawaiian monk seal's habits and life cycle--from its beginnings as a lanky black pup to full maturity as an adult weighing more than 600 pounds. Ching concludes with a brief discussion of the ongoing efforts of government and private organizations to ensure the survival of this endangered animal.
Renowned Hawaii artist Patrick Ching shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for Hawaiian monk seals in this colorful, engaging book for readers of all ag...
Enter the world of the honu, Hawai'i's beloved green sea turtle. Revered by Hawaiians since ancient times, and playing an important role in their culture, these turtles were reduced to dangerously low numbers by commercial fishing before gaining protection as a threatened species under federal law.
Born and raised in Hawai'i, author Patrick Ching has long admired these turtles that fly through the sea. As a ranger for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ching studied the honu closely, living within the turtles' nesting grounds on the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This book,...
Enter the world of the honu, Hawai'i's beloved green sea turtle. Revered by Hawaiians since ancient times, and playing an important role in their c...
