killer whales

Text and photographs look at the killer whales in the waters of the Great Bear Sea in British Columbia.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about great white sharks and killer whales. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Dylan, sent to live on a remote island with his estranged gradnfather, discovers a stranded orca"--Title page verso.

Describes killer whales, how they hunt, reproduction and communication, the challenges of habitat loss and pollution, and more.

"A killer whale launches into the air creating a huge wave as it crashes back into the ocean. Find out how these great mammals live in the freezing waters of the Arctic. Learn what killer whales eat and how they work together to hunt"--Publisher.

"When one of Chilly da Vinci's inventions separates a chunk of ice from his home iceberg, he must invent something quickly to get himself and the other penguins back home"--OCLC.

Introduces early readers to orcas, describing their physical features, what they eat, where they live and how they care for their young.

Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and diet of orcas. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementaryresources.

Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities, and describes what would happen if they had a fight.