marine mammals

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.

An early reader with short, simple sentences, clear text, and lively photos. Find out fascinating facts about narwhals and the characteristics which make them so special.

Contains photographs and descriptions of thirty-nine species of whales, dolphins ,and porpoises, as well as six species of seals, sea lions, and the sea otter, as seen in the wild along the west coast from the Baja to southeast Alaska, and includes tips on where, when, and how to go whale-watching.

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.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea otters 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.

"Different kinds of seals live all over the world, including in the Arctic and Antarctic. No matter where these coastal-dwellers live, they're always pretty cute. Through text written specially for beginning readers, this volume introduces where seals can be found, what they eat, and how they interact with their ocean environment"--Provided by publisher.

Surveys key aspects of dolphins, describing their appearance, behaviors, and habitats. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly.

Covers anatomy, behavior, evolution, reproduction, intelligence, social orders, methods of communication and rearing of their young.

Photographs and text introduces young readers to Asian dolphins and other marine mammals, discussing their life cycles, hunting methods, favorite foods, and more.