Stephen Aitken is a biologist, artist and author. Despite an early brush with nyctophobia (fear of the dark), he became fascinated with bioluminescence while researching a book he wrote on the dangers of light pollution. He has written and illustrated many picture books, chapter books and close to a dozen nonfiction books for middle-grade readers, and he is the author of Saving the Night and Listen Up! in the Orca Footprints series. Stephen is the cofounder and executive secretary of Biodiversity Conservancy International and is the editorial director of the science journal Biodiversity.

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• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
• Short-listed, The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award

“An eye-opening book that will assist children in understanding the complexities of the natural world and the part they have to play in it.”

Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News

“Highly recommended for elementary school libraries as a way to learn about natural sounds and make connections to academic subjects like science and music.”

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“Engages readers by bringing together a series of interesting facts and ideas related to animal hearing…An intriguing addition to the Orca Footprints series.”

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