killer whales

"The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear's patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca's ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to orcas, or killer whales, discussing their habitats, adaptions, and more.

Learn facts about orcas, including their habitats, adaptions, and challenges.

"Vega, a young orca whale, lives with her pod in the Salish Sea. When a double tragedy strikes her family, and Vega and her little brother Deneb are separated from everyone they love, it's up to Vega to keep Deneb safe. Their journey is full of peril and wonder, and they encounter a giant octopus, strange killer whales, and packs of hunting sharks as they travel into the deep ocean. Will Vega be able to protect her brother and find her way home?"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to orcas, discussing where they live, what they eat and more.

An introduction to orcas, or killer whales, describing their habitats, behaviors, physical characteristics, diet, and more.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to orcas, discussing where they live, what they eat and more.

Text and photographs look at the killer whales in the waters of the Great Bear Sea in British Columbia.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about great white sharks and killer whales. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.