Dive into the lives of orcas with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of orcas in the wild! What if you wished you were an orca? And then you became one? An orca is an amazing kind of whale. Could you eat like an orca? Sleep like an orca? Live in an orca family? And would you want to? Find out!

Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about orcas in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity about how to communicate like an orca!

Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was an Orca is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

This early reader helps build reading confidence with must-know facts and fun features.

Level 1 I Can Read: Uses short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts perfect for children who are eager to start reading on their own.
Nonfiction for Kids: Teaches children all about orca families, how they sleep in the ocean, and what they eat, based on the latest science.
Vivid Wildlife Photography: Features beautiful, full-color photos that bring young readers up close with real orcas in their natural habitat.
Hands-On STEM Activity: Includes a “Wild Words” glossary and a fun activity that teaches kids how to communicate like an orca!