Author : Rick M. Harbo
Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 20,89 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Winner of a 2000 BC Book Award and a BC Bestseller
Author : Rick M. Harbo
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 37,19 MB
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1550179845
Newly revised and updated in 2010 with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400 of the most common species, the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and comprehensive but concise information on size, range, habitat and facts of interest about each species. A glossary, checklist, reading list and full index are included.
Author : Ned Seidler
Publisher : National Geographic Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,58 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Pop-up books
ISBN : 9780870448102
Movable features of the book demonstrate the behavior, physical characteristics, and different varieties of whales.
Author : George S. Fichter
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 1991-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307640758
A brief survey of the major groups and species of marine mammals which rank among the most intelligent of all animals.
Author : Andrew Lamb
Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 37,58 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN :
The most comprehensive collection of photographs of the Pacific Northwest marine life published!
Author : Sarah G. Allen
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 14,50 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520265455
"This richly illustrated book is more than a field guide, giving the reader insight into the fascinating biology of these animals and the conservation issues they face. Any resident or visitor to the West Coast will love this book and reach for it not only when standing on a bluff looking out to sea, but also when curled in an armchair at home." ---FRANCES GULLAND, The Marine Mammal Center --Book Jacket.
Author : Megan M. Gunderson
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 34,44 MB
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617873519
Dive into Earth's oceans and discover the world of the killer whale! Stunning, full-color photos show these black-and-white whales above water and below. A range map reveals where these special sea creatures can be found. A labeled diagram helps readers identify flukes, flippers, and more. The killer whale's size, habitat, senses, threats, diet, reproduction, and unique behaviors are also introduced. Plus, find out how fast these speedy cetaceans swim and what they do to communicate. A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index support the engaging, easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Author : Andy Lamb
Publisher : Harbour Publishing Company
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 19,85 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781550174717
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prizewinning underwater photographer, Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labelled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behaviour--everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!
Author : Hadoram Shirihai
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 25,32 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Presents full-color photographs and illustrations of a wide variety of whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals around the world; and contains information on their habitats, physical characteristics, and behaviors.
Author : Moira Butterfield
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,18 MB
Release : 2017-09
Category : Killer whale
ISBN : 9780008208905
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Orcas are creatures of the ocean that stay in their family group their entire lives. Discover their life cycle in this book, from birth to death and everything in-between - swimming, playing, hunting and surviving. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type - An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links - Science
