whales

Presents an introduction to the endangered humpback whale, providing information on its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and risk of extinction.

Describes the life of whales, including where they live, what they eat, what they do, their rate of extinction, and how humans study them.

Describes the physical characteristics, familial behavior, and special characteristics of killer whales. Poses the question of whether a captured killer whale can locate his family if returned to the sea.

An illustrated introduction to the world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, providing information about the social life and behavior of cetaceans, discussing issues such as whaling, captivity, and the appearance of whales in mythology, and including an identification guide to over fifty species, and a listing of thirty whaling destinations.

Describes the physical and social characteristics of various whale species, including the first year of a humpback whale calf.

Tells all about killer whales and how they live.

An introduction to the physical features, behavior, social structure, and unique characteristics of humpback whales, as well as dangers threatening the species.

A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales and dolphins.

Discusses whales and whaling and explains how to tell one whale from another and how to watch them from land and sea.

Describes the life histories of the whales of the northern hemisphere. Also describes their communication skills and underwater acrobatics.