white whale

"Beginning readers will learn about beluga whales as they swim in the ocean . . . photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are learn about belugas' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a beluga's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces basic facts about beluga whales, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat."--Provided by publisher.

"In Starry Bay, summer vacation means snorkeling for sea glass by the beach, until Max and Sofia come across an abandoned sailboat. With a spin of the wheel, Wind Rider transports them to animals who need their help! This time, they drop anchor in Iceland's frigid waters, where Max and Sofia team up with the Puffin Patrol, a group of Icelandic kids who protect and preserve the local puffin colony. But it seems that the puffins aren't the only ones in trouble. Max and Sofia will have to think fast to save a beached beluga whale"--Provided by publisher.

"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic"--Provided by publisher.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how beluga whales live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about beluga whales using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Beluga Whales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Beluga whales is part of Jump!'s The World of Ocean Animals series.

With the help of Eskimos and Indians, scientists catch a mate for the lonely white whale at the aquarium.

"Many thousands of years ago, when a sheet of ice up to a mile thick began to let go of the land, the Atlantic Ocean flooded great valleys that had been scooped out by glaciers, and the salty waves of an inland sea lapped the green hills of Vermont. Into this arm of the sea swam Charlotte [the whale]"--OCLC.

Examines how the beluga whale's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to its challenging environment. A final activity asks readers to use what they've learned to create an Arctic food web.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to beluga whales. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces basic facts about beluga whales, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat.