marine mammals

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.

A look at dolphins, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their cone-shaped teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.

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.

Introduces the reader to Antarctica's leopard seal.

Text and photographs look at the harbor seals and other marine mammals in the seal garden in the Great Bear Sea in British Columbia.

Dolphins live in groups called pods. A pod is made up of two or more dolphins. Find out more in Dolphins, one of the titles in the Creatures of the Sea series.

Simple text and illustrations introduce marine mammals, including what they are, how and where they live, and what they do.

Are narwhals related to unicorns? Spark elementary-age readers' natural curiosity about wild animals with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to narwhals.Meet the unicorn of the sea! Up to 8 feet long, the narwhal's tusk is legendary. It used to be traded as a unicorn horn. Today we know it is actually a long tooth that may be used as an extra sensory organ. With an engaging Q&A format, curious elementary kids will learn about this whale's unique tusk, Arctic habitat, behavior, and family life. Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how beluga whales 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. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about beluga whales using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Beluga Whales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Beluga whales is part of Jump!'s The World of Ocean Animals series.

Emergent readers will dive right into this search-and-find book about majestic manatees. Simple text and colorful underwater photos teach new vocabulary and facts about anatomy, diet, reproduction, and habitat.