humpback whales

An introduction to the largest mammals that ever lived, with a brief history of whaling and how it has threatened the whales' survival.

Presents an introduction to the humpback whale, in simple text with illustrations, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and habitat.

Introduces the habitat and characteristics of the humpback whale.

Details the characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the humpback whale.

Describes how a migrating humpback whale mistakenly entered the San Francisco Bay in 1985 and swam sixty-four miles inland before being led back to the sea by people concerned for his welfare.

Provides an overview of humpback whales, describing what they look like, where they live, what they eat, how they behave, what they sound like, and how scientists think their loud sounds help them find and communicate with one another.

Presents a children's story about the humpback whale for early readers, and describes what they look like, where they live, how they care for their young, and other interesting facts.

Presents an introduction to baby whales, including information on their environment, physical characteristics, and eating habits.

Follows a humpback whale as he swims from the Caribbean Sea to the far north of the Atlantic Ocean.

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