The Whale Who Swam Through Time: A Two-Hundred-Year Journey in the Arctic

The Whale Who Swam Through Time is a sweeping nonfiction picture book that chronicles the extraordinary 200-year lifespan of a bowhead whale in the Arctic. Through her eyes, readers witness the dramatic transformation of her pristine habitat, from an era of solitude to one increasingly impacted by oil rigs and cruise liners. With stunning, detailed illustrations, the book thoughtfully explores the magic of the natural world while also serving as a powerful account of human influence on ecosystems. It's a poignant call to action for environmental protection, suitable for children aged 4-11, offering both scientific insight and a moving narrative about resilience and change.

This sweeping nonfiction picture book The Whale Who Swam Through Time explores the 200-year lifespan of a bowhead whale and the changing environment that surrounds her. Almost 200 years ago . . . Our journey begins with the birth of a bowhead whale, the longest-living mammal in the world. Over the course of her life in the Arctic, the bowhead whale witnesses many changes: from an era of peace and solitude to one of oil rigs and cruise liners. With gorgeous, detailed, and striking illustrations, this well researched and thoughtfully curated nonfiction story captures the magic and beauty of the natural world, while also providing a thoughtful account of how humans have impacted our changing ecosystems and a call-to-action for protecting the environment. A 2023 OSTB Selected Title