"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to humpback whales. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.
Fourteen-year-old Pudge spends most of his time in the basement avoiding his marine biologist father and playing World of Warcraft, but when missing school earns him a suspension and he joins his father at work, he must summon real courage to help a mother humpback whale.
Approximately 90% of the humpback whale population has been lost due to excessive hunting throughout the twentieth century. Filled with details about the humpback whale s behavior and the threats they face every day, this book helps create a better understanding of and appreciation for these magnificent creatures.
Photographs and simple text share facts and information about humpback whales, describing their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and related topics.
"Little Blue, a young humpback whale, has never made the long migration up the coast, and he is worried about his first long journey with Papa"--Provided by publisher.
