porpoises

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A whale of a tale!

The Cat in the Hat and friends take to the high seas to learn about whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Can you tell a dolphin from a porpoise?

Photographs and text help readers decipher the differences between dolphins and porpoises, describing the physical features, behaviors, habitats, and other unique attributes of each species.
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Ballenas y delfines

A compendium of illustrated facts on whales, dolphins, and porpoises that covers their evolution, anatomies, diets, behavior, life cycles, habitats, and other topics and includes hands-on explorations.
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Porpoises

Provides information about dolphins, including anatomy, behavior and intelligence.
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Whales, dolphins, and porpoises

1997
Discusses the evolution, biology, habits, and behavior of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, identifies the differences between them, and includes information about how the creatures are portrayed in art, myth, and legend.

Dolphins and porpoises

1982
An illustrated survey of 43 species of dolphins, whales, and porpoises describing their dimensions, habitats, habits, intelligence, courtship, and social behavior.

Porpoises

2016
Readers will love this fact-filled and fascinating book about porpoises. This book takes readers beneath the ocean’s surface to learn about one of the smallest ocean mammals—the porpoise. Readers will be introduced to porpoise anatomy and skills, as well as different species of porpoise. This book is an excellent addition to any life science curricula. Bright color photographs allow readers to visualize the information presented, leaving them with a memorable and enjoyable reading experience.

Dolphins and porpoises

2008
Describes the species, habitats, life cycle, senses, and enemies of dolphins and porpoises.

Dolphin or porpoise?

2016
Text and photographs explore the differences between dolphins and porpoises.

Sharks and other deep-sea creatures

2010
"Dive under the waves and discover everything you ever wanted to know about fascinating and fearsome sharks, as well as other creatures of the deep!" (publisher)..

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