Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.

"An illustrated look at whales describes how they swim, breathe, eat, use sonar, and bear young, and discusses the whale population in the world."--

"Twelve-year-old Iris and her grandmother, both deaf, drive from Texas to Alaska armed with Iris's plan to help Blue-55, a whale unable to communicate with other whales." --

"A love letter to the 'largest, loudest, oldest' mammal ever to have existed...exhilarating." -People Magazine Winner of the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction, From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, to his abiding love of Moby-Dick, to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. The Whale is his unforgettable...

Wednesday, a whale living in captivity, is inspired by a little girl named Piper to try to reach the sea. --

"This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes how whales are mammals that need air and how different types of whales find food. Includes photo glossary and quiz."--Provided by publisher.

"A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.

Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, wher it lives, how it survives, and much more.

Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.