Book Description
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.
Author : Joyce Milton
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 31,25 MB
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : 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.
Author : Joyce Milton
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 1989-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780606125680
Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.
Author : Isabelle Groc
Publisher : White Star Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,88 MB
Release : 2011
Category : 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
Author : Mary Unterbrink
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 17,94 MB
Release : 1984-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820099149
How we can help save this 60 million year old mammal from extinction.
Author : Patrica Lauber
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company BYR Paperbacks
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 19,71 MB
Release : 1993-10-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780805028942
Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of whales and discusses why they are threatened by extinction.
Author : Doug Thompson
Publisher :
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 21,69 MB
Release : 2006
Category : 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.
Author : Alistair D.M. Dove
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 45,60 MB
Release : 2021-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1351334751
Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive us? Written by the world’s leading experts in whale shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater ultrasound units to investigate the species’ reproduction. The editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide the information they need to join the team. As you work your way through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
Author : Robyn Watts
Publisher : Explore!
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,55 MB
Release : 2024
Category : 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.
Author : Jenni Desmond
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,91 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781592701650
A nonfiction picture book full of great charm and beauty, The Blue Whale is both informative and completely captivating!
Author : Paul Kastner
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 24,76 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Cetacea
ISBN :