About the Author

Kim Steinhardt is a writer and award-winning marine wildlife photographer whose stories and photos interpret the natural world for all ages and audiences. He has been an adviser and photo contributor to National Geographic Kids Explore My World series, and his work appears in other publications and on TV. In 2017, Steinhardt co-authored The Edge: The Pressured Past and Precarious Future of Californias Coast, and he frequently writes and presents regarding sea otters, coastal advocacy, and the often-troubled relationship between humans and nature. He also serves as president of the board of directors of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at the University of California at Santa Cruz.

Reviews

"The Edge is an extremely readable and personal exploration of the history of California's coast and the issues that face this extensive and diverse boundary with the ocean. Steinhardt and Griggs are true to the science of the coast while making it accessible to the casual reader."-- "Margaret Leinen, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography"

"The Edge is an important reminder that life in nature can only survive if we accept our responsibility to be good stewards."-- "Leon Panetta, former congressman and chair of the Pew Oceans Commission"

"Adventure. Love. Education. Plus, a splash of danger. Sabby the Sea Otter: A Pup's True Adventure and Triumph is illustrated with exquisitely captured photographs and is a factual story chock full of life lessons through the teachings of a momma sea otter and her adorable baby Sabby. Young readers will learn marine mammal lifestyle skills and, after reading this book, families or teachers could expand the learning with a fun visit to an aquarium."-- "Pat Burns, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Orange County Children's Book Festival"

"Anyone who reads this book will have a newfound appreciation for the California coastline and feel ready to work on what's next to continue protecting and preserving its complex edge."-- "Shore & Beach, praise for The Edge"

"Fact-packed ... beautifully illustrated and easy to read, The Edge offers a well-documented study of the coast's past and present and a thoughtful consideration of its future."-- "San Jose Mercury News"

"I loved this book. A paean to the California coast, weaving together science, history, and politics, from two of the most eminent, and personally invested, scholars on the subject."-- "Andreas Merkl, President, Ocean Conservancy, praise for The Edge"

"Kim Steinhardt is a keen observer, a wonderful storyteller, and a remarkable photographer."-- "Jerry Schubel, President and CEO, Aquarium of the Pacific"

"Steinhardt and Griggs have created a delightful and insightful tour of California's coastal edge, past, present, and future. I recommend this book to all who are interested in one of the most beautiful coasts in the world."-- "Jerry R. Schubel, Ph.D., President and CEO, Aquarium of the Pacific, praise for The Edge"

"This book captures the magic of the coast. It has an intimate blend of nature, science, politics, policy, culture, history, and adventure, and there is a well-informed urgency that gives readers more than just the information and heightened awareness they need to bring about real change to our ocean policies and practices: It is a personal call to action. Dive in!"-- "Sam Farr, former congressman and ocean advocate, praise for The Edge"

"This is a must-read for anyone who shares their love for the coast and concern for its future."-- "John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources, and Chair of the California Ocean Protection Council, praise for The Edge"

"Two thumbs up! This real-life tale of a sea otter pup and his mom is a coming of age story. Sometimes young ones, both humans and otters, get into trouble along the way. Children can easily relate to little Sabby in this respect. The book is about growing up, adventure and triumph, and how the will to survive leads to the emergence of natural instincts and newly found abilities."-- "Doris Harvill, life-long educator"