humpback whale

Presents an introduction to the humpback whale, in simple text with illustrations, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and habitat.

Tells the story of one year in the life of a humpback whale, beginning with its birth in a warm lagoon off the coast of Hawaii, and following it through its lessons on breathing and swimming, its spectacular early growth, its journey north, and its return to equatorial waters.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and migration pattern of the humpback whale.

Introduces the habitat and characteristics of the humpback whale.

Examines the appearance, behavior, and life cycle of this playful singing whale and describes modern efforts to protect it.

Transformed into a humpback whale, a child experiences life in the ocean among other whales.

Simple poetic text describes the behavior of humpback whales and the birth of a baby humpback.

Details the characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the humpback whale.

Describes the life of a humpback whale from the time of her birth when she weighs almost a ton to adulthood five years later.

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.