whales

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Whales treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these mighty marine mammals. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Japanese whale fable.

"Kim Teng is committed to escorting Earth's last whales to the paradise planet of New Eden. But as Seiiki draws closer to New Eden, Kim must learn to split her role of Caretaker with another, navigate her new relationship with Wren, and deal with the suffocating guilt of having misled her crewmates for so long. With tensions rising back on Earth, it is even more important for the whales to reach New Eden quickly and safely. But as the contingent comes out of hyperspace, an unexpected computer error sends Seiiki crashing into their new home planet. Which is not the peaceful paradise they expected. When strange creatures start howling in the night and people begin disappearing from their basecamp, Kim and her friends soon realize that while someone didn't want them to ever arrive at New Eden, someone--or something--else wanted to make sure they did"--Back cover.

Introduces readers to whales that are classified as endangered today. It examines why they may have become endangered as well as conservation efforts being made to help them.

"Do you know what whale is the world's largest animal? Or which whale's head is up to one-third the length of its entire body? Or why some whales 'sing' to one another? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to humpback whales.

"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals. This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"--Provided by publisher.

"When a whale passes away, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea"--.

"Introduces basic facts about beluga whales, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat."--Provided by publisher.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. T.