Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem

WHALE FALL is a morbid yet informative book that teaches children about the circle of life and what happens after a whale dies. Whales life a long life, about seventy-five years, and their death helps the entire ocean floor ecosystem for decades. At the end of their life, the fall to the bottom of the ocean floor where the environment isn't as flourishing. Many creatures feed off the meat and once it's all gone others sweep in for the bones, until there is absolutely nothing left.

The illustrations have a darker color scheme which fits the overall theme and setting of the book. In the back, there is more information about whale falls and some of the other species who do it with corresponding pictures. While the subject matter of a whale dying seems sad, the author spins it into a positive to teach how it adds to the sparse environment so other creatures can survive.


Final Verdict: WHALE FALL is a great educational tool for teachers who are teaching about ocean life, children who are experiencing the death of a relative, or for children who enjoy reading about sea creatures.