A Pathfinder for Grade 3
	The orca is a black and white toothed whale. It is also called "killer whale," because it feeds on large fish, squid, seals, dolphins, and other whales. Orcas are found in all oceans and seas of the world, including the coastal waters of Washington State. If you would like to learn more about ORCAS, follow the links on this pathfinder. It will help you find information in your school library media center, on the Internet, and in the community about these whales.
	Books Magazines Internet Sites Videos CD-ROM Dewey Numbers Keywords Phrases People Places State EALRs
	Print Resources-Books and Magazines
	There are some excellent books that contain information about ORCAS. A few of the books are listed below. To locate more books, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the online library catalog. NONFICTION BOOKS 599.5 Gib Gibbons, Gail. Whales. Holiday House: New York, 1991. 599.5 Hod Hodge, Deborah. Whales: Killer Whales, Blue Whales and More. Kids Can Press : Toronto, 1997. 599.5 Lau Lauber, Patricia. Great Whales : the Gentle Giants. H. Holt : New York, 1991. 599.53 Pal Palmer, Sarah. Killer Whales. Vero Beach, Florida: Rourke, 1988. FICTION BOOKS E Lew Lewis, Paul Owen. Storm Boy. Gareth Stevens : Milwaukee, WI, 1995. E Lew Lewis, Paul Owen. Davy's Dream. Beyond Words Pub. : Hillsboro, OR, 1988.  Return to Top
	Online Resources--Internet Sites
	The Web sites listed on this page have been previewed and selected for this topic. If additional information is needed, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the Internet. Orca, Killer Whale: ZoomWhales.com Information, print outs, diagrams, myths, activities, and more about orcas is available at this entertaining and informative site from Enchanted Learning.   Orca: National Geographic Creature Feature Find facts, watch a video, hear Orca sounds and more at this kid's site.   Killer Whales You'll find information, diagrams and live pictures of Shamu at this site provided by Sea World in San Diego, California . Also check out Animal Bytes: Killer Whale at Sea World Busch Gardens in Florida.   Orca Search Research orcas at this Internet Public Library site.     The Whale Museum - San Juan Island Are you interested in adopting a whale? Find out how at this museum site. Return to Top
	Videos, CD-ROM, Laserdiscs, etc.
	Our library has the following multimedia resources on your topic: Video 599.5 Gib Gibbons, Gail. Whales. Live Oak Media: Pine Plains, NY, 1991. Search the North Central ESD Media Coop Online Catalog for videos and laserdiscs. Teachers can book online. Students - ask your teacher to send for the material you need. Return to Top
	Dewey Decimal Numbers to Browse
	If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate information about ORCAS, look for these numbers: 599.5 Whales Return to Top
	Keywords and Phrases for Searching
	Do you need additional information? Try using these words and phrases to search the library online catalog, CD-ROM or print encyclopedias or the World Wide Web: orca killer whale whales marine animals dolphins Return to Top
	Community Resources-People and Places
	The following community contacts may help you with your topic: NCRL - Wenatchee Public Library's Online Catalog Return to Top
	Information Literacy EALRs
	Reading 1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read. To meet this standard, the student will 1.1 use word recognition and word meaning skills to read and comprehend text integrate appropriate reading strategies to adapt reading to different types of text 1.5 use features of non-fiction text and computer software find and sort information for a specific topic or purpose 3. The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes To meet this standard, the student will 3.1 read to learn new information locate and use a variety of resources select resources to answer a question or solve a problem    Return to Top
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