Separated from her mother, a young whale swims the oceans for decades until she finds a young girl who shares her vision of one planet for which all are responsible.
"Teaches young readers everything they need to know about the largest mammals on earth: how they have evolved over millions of years, what and how they eat, their migration patterns, and more . . . black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. The book discusses a variety of whales one by one so readers learn to tell the differences between a blue whale and a humpback whale, among others, and what makes each of these whales unique"--Publisher.
Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and diet of orcas. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementaryresources.
Hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn, the Arctic and Antarctic environments create deadly problems for human beings. In this interactive book, readers will encounter real-life scenarios in these harsh habitats.
This book shares the survival stories of endangered species that have made a comeback. Learn about the human and natural factors that drove each species to the edge of extinction, and find out what helped them survive and thrive. --.
An illustrated guide to whales and dolphins, explaining how to tell the difference between the two mammals, and discussing various aspects of their lives and behaviors.
A graphic novel version of Melville's classic tale of Captain Ahab and his insane quest for revenge against the enormous white whale that bit off his leg.
