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.
Discusses what blue whales are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to blue whales.
An introduction to orcas, or, killer whales, covering their classification, habitats, adaptations, life cycles, behaviors, food chains, and intelligence.
Provides an introduction to orcas, large dolphins often known as killer whales, looking at where they live in the world, the characteristics that make them mammals, their behaviors and lifestyles, and their relationship to people.
Presents an illustrated discussion of whales, including blue whales, sperm whales, humpbacks, and minkes, answering questions about their migration, size, feeding habits, communication, and recovery from endangerment.
