{"product_id":"the-timmy-case-robin-quest-9798184990873","title":"The Timmy Case: A Viral Whale Story and other Mysteries from the Deep","description":"\u003cb\u003eBecome part of the Fact-Checking Team!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover 10 whale mysteries, from the stranded humpback whale Timmy in the Baltic Sea to the depths of the world's oceans!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the \u003cb\u003ehumpback whale Timmy\u003c\/b\u003e strands in the shallow Baltic Sea, the kids Mika, Alex, and Kim are there right away. They witness the dramatic rescue firsthand. But afterward, many questions remain: Why did Timmy lose his way? What dangers do whales face in the Baltic Sea and beyond? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe three found \u003cb\u003ethe Fact-Checking Base\u003c\/b\u003e and dig into nine more thrilling, true whale stories: from a grateful humpback whale in the Pacific, to the incredible true story of marine biologist Nan Hauser being rescued from a shark by a giant humpback, to sperm whales acting as a midwife team in the Caribbean, to a beluga whale with a mysterious past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003einteractive nonfiction book for kids ages 8 and up\u003c\/b\u003e combines gripping stories with real research. At the Fact-Checking Base, Mika, Alex, and Kim get to the bottom of every mystery: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlex's Fact Check: \u003c\/b\u003e Biology, fascinating data, and impressive numbers about whales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKim's Eco Check: \u003c\/b\u003e Human impact on whales and oceans, climate change, and ocean conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMika's Observations: \u003c\/b\u003e Whale behavior and ways of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExciting hands-on assignments: \u003c\/b\u003e drawing, guided internet research, your own investigations, and a final quiz for every case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat this book offers: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid nonfiction book about whales, marine biology, and environmental protection, perfect for reading aloud, independent reading, and classroom use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds critical thinking, media literacy, and research skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 interactive cases with investigative assignments and a final quiz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA modern, stereotype-free storytelling style with strong, gender-inclusive main characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for curious kids, schools, and anyone who loves marine animals, environmental protection, and tricky mysteries. An ideal gift and teaching resource for elementary and middle school!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robin Quest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798184990873\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Robin Quest","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174094774527,"sku":"9798184990873","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-timmy-case-robin-quest-9798184990873","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}