48 pp. May 1994
cloth, ISBN 978-0-8248-1622-3, $16.99
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Keywords: |
Hawaii
Pacific
biology
natural history
ocean
native
beach
fish
children |
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal
by Patrick Ching
"We now have a book in which to look up facts about Hawaiian monk seals ... Because monk seals are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life on our beaches, everyone who lives in Hawaii should read it." --Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Renowned Hawai`i 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.
Patrick Ching has devoted much of his life to educating people about Hawai?i's unique and endangered flora and fauna. He is best known for his beautiful artwork depicting Hawaiian wildlife and is the author of several books on natural history, including Sea Turtles of Hawai‘i (UH Press, 2001).
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