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Examines the life, environment, habits, and endangered status of the blue whale.

Examines the world of marine mammals and discusses how species of whales, dolphins, walruses, and manatee live and communicate as well as some of the legends that surround them.

Presents information about beluga whales, including where they are found, the structure of their bodies, how they use echolocation, what they eat, and how they behave.

Provides information about whales, describing their size, how they breathe, how they catch their food, their behaviors, and efforts to protect them.

Wanting to sail beyond its rock, a tiny snail hitches a ride on a big humpback whale and then is able to help the whale when it gets stuck in the sand.

Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to whales. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of humpback whales.

Color photographs and narrative tell of expeditions in search of sperm whales, gray whales, and killer whales

Looking for adventure and a new life, Ishmael, the story's narrator, decides to find work on a whaling boat. On arriving at the Massachusetts harbour to begin his search, the only bed available is already half occupied by a "cannibal" named Queequeg. Although Queequeg has limited English, a friendship forms and the two men sign up for work together aboard the Pequod under the infamous Captain Ahab. Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but...