dolphins

Retells stories about heroic and talented dolphins and the friendships they formed with humans.

A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins.

Covers anatomy, behavior, evolution, reproduction, intelligence, social orders, methods of communication and rearing of their young.

WHALES & DOLPHINS provides a richly illustrated and thoroughly researched celebration of the best-loved and most misunderstood mammals on our planet. Although these wonderful mammals have always been thought of as possessing unusual gifts, it has only been in recent decades that their remarkable intelligence has been truly recognized as a scientific fact. WHALES & DOLPHINS provides an informative and colorful portrait of these beautiful creatures, covering many diverse species, from the porpoises, the smallest of the whale family, to the compact minke whale, to the colossal sperm whale, the largest of the toothed whales and to the slender, streamlined dolphins that seem to take so much pleasure from human contact. Taking a scientific look at the lifestyles of these beautiful creatures, topics such as their humanlike body temperature while in icy water, courtship and mating, giving birth, and feeding in cooperative groups are demystified and explained. Illuminating in both words and remarkable pictures, WHALES & DOLPHINS is just one title in the acclaimed Creatures of the Ocean series. For those who want to delve into the amazing and sometimes mysterious world of ocean life, these books are a wonderful resource filled with scientific fact and beautiful photography.

Teaches readers how to tell the difference between dolphins and porpoises through conversational, witty text and hilarious images.

Lyrical text, illustrations, and facts describe the life of a baby dolphin, from being born to learning how to catch food and say its name.

Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Porpoise or Dolphin book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between porpoises and dolphins. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography.

"A pod of dolphins swim, play, and whistle to each other in this photographic board book"--Provided by publisher.

Derrick's father, a marine researcher, is taking him on a field trip to a dolphin study site in the Florida Keys. Derrick is fascinated by Greek mythology and doesn't even know how to swim.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to dolphins, discussing where they live, what they eat and more.