killer whale

Find out what would happen if a killer whale and a great white shark got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

In Killer Whales, beginning readers will learn about orcas as they swim in the ocean. Follow along as killer whales hunt fish and other ocean animals with their pod. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to killer whales' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.A picture diagram labels a killer whale's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about killer whales online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Killer Whales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Killer Whales is part of Jump!'s World of Whales series.

The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses her own work on laws to protect the orcas, tackles the dark history of orca capture for marine parks, and shares moments of wonder.

Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas 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. T.

An introduction to orcas, or killer whales, discussing their habitats, adaptions, and more.

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an orca's arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--.

"This book provides an educational and sobering look at the conditions orcas face by being captured or born into captivity. Young people will learn how orcas (who are part of the same biological order as whales) thrive at sea and have highly evolved forms of communication that are unique to each orca family. The book delves into the history of capturing orcas for sale to marine parks that then attempt to tame and train the orcas to provide entertainment to park visitors. Readers will find stories about individual orcas―some of them world famous―and discover how difficult it is for them to adapt to captivity"--Amazon.

"This nonfiction book for middle readers takes a deep dive into the lives of orcas (also known as killer whales). Illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs"--Provided by publisher.

Learn facts about orcas, including their habitats, adaptions, and challenges.