Humpback whales are one of the largest types of whales on Earth. Fully grown humpback whales can weigh up to 100,000 pounds (45,359 kilograms). Find out more in Humpback Whales.
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to humpback whale migrations. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Text and photographs provide an introduction to humpback whales. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Facts about humpback whales, illustrated with color photographs and written for beginning readers. Includes an appendix of more advanced humpback whale facts to facilitate discussion, as well as an index of sight words for lesson planning.
Describes how a migrating humpback whale mistakenly entered the San Francisco Bay in 1985 and swam sixty-four miles inland before being led back to the sea by people concerned for his welfare.
Readers will learn the recovery story of the humpback whale. Explores the danger this species faced, and the challenges, failures and successes of the people who helped to save the humpback from extinction.
Explains the journey humpback whales take between their feeding areas and their calving areas, and describes their physical characteristics and behaviors.
