Whales and Dolphins

Whales and dolphins have long held a special fascination for humans. Celebrated in story and song, these sea-dwelling mammals are creatures of great power and mystery. This exciting new book offers young readers a rare glimpse into the underwater wor... Read more

Whales and dolphins have long held a special fascination for humans. Celebrated in story and song, these sea-dwelling mammals are creatures of great power and mystery. This exciting new book offers young readers a rare glimpse into the underwater world of these sociable and highly intelligent animals. It explores their habitats, physical charateristics, and breeding habits as well as such fascinating subjects as whales' songs, special feeding strategies, and migration. Also included are some of the legends and myths about whales and dolphins, and a brief history of how humans have related to them--first as hunters, and more recently, as concerned protectors. Like the other books in this engaging new wildlife series, Whales and Dolphins is lavishly illustrated from cover to cover with full-color photographs and drawings. Special fold-out pages feature the drama of a baleen whale swallowing hundreds of krill in one gulp, an Irrawaddy dolphin giving birth, and much more. With its winning combination of fact, folklore, photos, and illustrations, this stunning book is sure to be a favorite of every young reader who is curious about these remarkable inhabitants of the sea. Colour throughout Less