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Whales in the City

by Nancy F. Castaldo

Whales, a harbor, and community action

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Whales, a harbor, and community action

Nancy F. Castaldo traces the changing relationship between whales and New York Harbor, from the pressures of industrialization, overfishing, and pollution to citizens’ efforts to improve the waterway. The account spans from before colonization to the 2019 sighting of whales in the Hudson after more than a century away. Its picture-book format brings together local history and environmental subject matter, while backmatter broadens the scope to whales and water pollution around the country. The book presents activism and legislation as part of the harbor’s recovery, linking a specific urban ecosystem to wider questions about pollution and collective action.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in whales and marine life
  • Young readers exploring environmental topics and pollution
  • Families and educators seeking a picture book about community action and local history

Themes

Whales and marine lifeWater pollutionUrban environmental historyCommunity activismEnvironmental recovery

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Book overview

For fans of If Sharks Disappeared, this kid-friendly picture book is a true story about how community action saved the whales of New York Harbor and reversed the effects of climate change.

Spanning from pre-colonization to today, learn how the industrial revolution, overfishing, and pollution drove whales away from New York Harbor and the Hudson River by the early 20th Century.

But the story doesn't end there.

Passionate citizens were able to band together and clean up the harbor through activism and legislation. The first whales were spotted in the Hudson after over 100 years in 2019!

Here is an uplifting environmental success story full of towering skyscrapers and underwater dramatics that highlights the power of community - voicing to readers of all ages that each of us can make a difference. Also includes backmatter on whales and water pollution around the country.

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