whales

Provides fifty facts about whales and dolphins, discussing their biology, behavior, life cycles, and culture, and examining threats to their well-being and efforts to protect them.

As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor.

While digging a hole in his back yard, an eleven-year-old Kansas boy finds the fossilized remains of a gigantic prehistoric animal, a discovery that brings both fame and controversy.

Contains an in-depth look at whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, family life, and environmental threats--including those posed by humans. Includes full-color artwork and photography, maps, comprehensive glossary and index.

Introduces various types of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Alexandra Morton chronicles the experiences she has had throughout her career as a marine biologist, studying dolphins and whales.

A natural history of the blue whale, the largest creature that has ever lived, looking at what scientific research has revealed about how they dive, where they live, what they eat, their migration, and other aspects of their lives, and discussing how they were driven to the brink of extinction in the early twentieth century, and signs that the population is recovering.

Covers the basic organization of cetaceans, describes their evolution and behavioral patterns, and discusses topical issues such as the bowhead hunts in Alaska.

Describes the lives, physical characteristics, and life cycles of whales and dolphins with simple text, colorful illustrations, and flap pages that offer readers comprehension questions and scene changes.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of whales and dolphins, with listings of Internet sites which provide further information and downloadable pictures of whales and dolphins.