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"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"-- Provided by publisher.

Dive into the mysterious world of whales symbols of the ocean's uncharted depths. Whales, the giants of the ocean, have fascinated people for centuries with their immense size and mysterious lives. Once hunted almost to extinction, they are now recognized as amazing creatures that bridge both the ocean and the land. This book, filled with beautiful illustrations and engaging stories, teaches readers about the importance of protecting whales and the...

A classic of the sea, telling of the pursuit of Moby Dick, the white whale, who defied capture.

When writer Rebecca Giggs encountered a humpback whale stranded on her local beachfront in Australia, she began to wonder how the lives of whales reflect the condition of our oceans.

"Dive into the beautiful world of whales with award-winning underwater photographer Brian Skerry as your guide. From gigantic blue whales to fantastical-looking narwhals to playful dolphins (yes, they're whales, too!), tiny minke whales to barnacle-covered right whales, you'll discover how different whale species live, eat, play, and care for their young, and find out what threats they face. Showcasing all the major species, this book will introduce...

Introduces the habitat and characteristics of the beluga whale.

Convinced whale songs are boring, young humpback whale Soren decides to write his own, catchier tunes, and even when his music is met with less than encouraging feedback, he finds a way to keep composing.

Introduces the reader to Antarctica's southern minke whale.

Provides basic information about killer whales by following the growth of a baby killer whale. Presents information about their habitat, life cycle, communication system, food, and family life. Also contains a glossary of important words in the text.

An abridgement of the nineteenth-century novel in which a young seaman joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod whose fanatical Captain Ahab is in determined pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.