Whales: The Gentle Giants

Whales: The Gentle Giants
Author: Joyce Milton
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2013-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0385374631

Illus. in full color. "Milton understands what kids like about whales, and packs a considerable amount of information into the book. This easy-reader leaps with appeal."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

Whales

Whales
Author: Joyce Milton
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages:
Release: 1989-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780606125680

Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.

Gentle Giants

Gentle Giants
Author: Isabelle Groc
Publisher: White Star Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9788854405813

Take an intimate look at the marine creatures dearest to us: our fellow sea-born mammals-dolphins, porpoises, and whales. Joining superb nature writing with spectacular photography, Gentle Giants surveys 80 species, explores their mysterious origins, and examines the amazing qualities cetaceans have in common with people. Finally, their awesome power to heal is revealed in the context of their complex, and ironically often painful, relationship with humans. AUTHOR: Isabelle Groc, a freelance writer and photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has contributed to various publications including Canadian Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, High Country News, and E/The Environmental Magazine. She is the winner of major environmental studies fellowships and the 2005 CBC David Suzuki Nature in Focus Environmental Photography Competition. ILLUSTRATIONS: 221 colour photographs

Great Whales

Great Whales
Author: Patrica Lauber
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company BYR Paperbacks
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1993-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780805028942

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of whales and discusses why they are threatened by extinction.

Whales

Whales
Author: Doug Thompson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Ever since his first contact with a gray whale as a teenager, Doug Thompson has had a passion for this majestic marine mammal. Here, he shares stories of whales he has met over his 30-year career, in particular the "friendly" Gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico. He describes the thrill of interacting with these gentle giants who seek out human contact within their birthing lagoons.Weaving his own and others' fascinating personal accounts with factual information he describes the hidden lives of whales, their mysterious migrations, and the modern threats they face in the world's waters. He also chronicles the efforts of human champions who are working to end whale hunting and promote whale watching - a far preferable economic alternative -worldwide. Ideal for seasoned whale watchers and the general-interest reader, this appealing package includes photos and maps as well as a first-rate companion DVD.

Whales!

Whales!
Author: Robyn Watts
Publisher: Explore!
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781761272271

Whales are beautiful creatures known for their massive size. Seeing a whale in the wild is a memorable nature experience. These amazing animals live in the oceans of the Antarctic to the west coast of California and eastern coast of Australia, and they migrate over many thousands of miles each year. Find out what scientists are discovering about whales, what whales tell us about our planet, and the efforts being made to protect these magnificent animals.

Blue Whale: The Largest Marine Mammal

Blue Whale: The Largest Marine Mammal
Author: Caitie McAneney
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1725308657

Blue whales aren't only the largest marine mammals, they're the largest animals anywhere on Earth! These huge whales are record breakers for their size, but there are so many more fascinating facts to learn about them. Readers will learn about blue whale anatomy, behaviors, range, and what they eat to grow so large. Readers will love captivating photographs of these gentle giants, which are paired with engaging text to create a dynamic reading experience. Let's take a deep dive into the ocean to meet the blue whale.

The Blue Whale

The Blue Whale
Author: Jenni Desmond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781592701650

A nonfiction picture book full of great charm and beauty, The Blue Whale is both informative and completely captivating!

Great Whales

Great Whales
Author: Patricia Lauber
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1991
Genre: Whales
ISBN: 9780590108591

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of whales and discusses why they are threatened by extinction.