whales

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Welcome to the world of whales

2008
Fun facts and colorful photographs help readers discover the world of whales, including what they eat, where they swim, why they leap, and how to identify porpoises, whales, and dolphins.

Baby whale's journey

1999
Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, a baby sperm whale is born, feeds, speaks to her mother in clicks, and spends her days diving, spy-hopping, lob-tailing, and rolling as she grows and learns the ways of the sea.

Gray whales

1995
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits and defense mechanisms of this gray-spotted whale which can be found in the North Pacific ocean.

Whales passing

2003
A boy standing with his father on the shore watches five Orca whales and imagines them talking underwater in their star-dance light while the bubbles bubble up.

What is a whale?

2000
Introduces the physiology, habitats, feeding, and behavior of different types of whales and discusses whale watching.

Rescue of the stranded whales

1989
Describes the rescue, rehabilitation, and successful release of three young pilot whales that were stranded on a Cape Cod beach during the winter of 1986.

If you want to see a whale

2013
Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.

The stranded orca

2013
When Bruno the orca is stranded on the beach his friends must come up with a plan to rescue him.

The wonder of whales

1992
Text and photographs introduce Earth's largest living creature, the whale.

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