whales

A photographic study of whales, providing general information about their origins, form and function, migration, and society; featuring profiles of individual species, including the Blue Whale, the Humpback, and the Killer Whale; and discussing the history of whaling.

Provides general information on the history, biology, and behavior of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, discussing their senses, communication abilities, and distribution and migration, and features detailed descriptions of individual cetacean species, grouped in taxonomic families.

Introduces the characteristics, habits, and environment of various species of whales and dolphins.

Presents an introduction to the great whale, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Text and paintings depict the legend of the great whales. They are trapped in a tidal basin but are saved by the wisdom of the Timeless Lizard.

Pairs pictures and words to teach young readers the basic phonetic sounds of the "wh" combination.

Full-color photographs and simple text describe the physical characteristics, behaviors, and migration of whales.

Mendy loves going with her father on his whale watching excursions near the coast of Cape Cod. Then one day Mendy reads an article that says whale watching may endanger the whales. Will Mendy fight against her own father to protect the whales?.

A small boy's infectious determination saves the life of a whale beached near an oriental whaling village.