Books with title Whales Dolphins and Porpoises

Learn all about the amazing world of dolphins and porpoises, and follow their lives from calf to adult.From feeding to leaping - your total dolphin and porpoise guide.Did you know that some groups, or pods, can have thousands of dolphins in them? Would you believe that Dall's porpoise can reach a speed of 55 kilometres an hour?Discover everything you ever wanted to know about these incredible animals - where they live, how they grow and learn, and the dangers they face.By the time you've finished reading, you'll be a dolphin and porpoise expert!The Animal Lives series:This series is a great introduction to the world of animals – where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat and the dangers they have to face. Animal Lives has all the facts on your favourite ocean animals.Each title in this appealing series takes an up-close look at a different creature, exploring habitat, conservation and animal adaptation, as well as looking at the life cycle of the particular animal and the way the young survive – often against tremendous odds.This series also discusses the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.The Animal Lives series includes:Dolphins and Porpoises: 978-1-60992-689-2Sharks: 978-1-60992-690-8Lions: 978-1-60992-691-5Giraffes: 978-1-60992-692-2

Whales and dolphins are part of a group of marine mammals called cetaceans. Many species within this group are truly amazing, thanks to their sheer size, surprising intelligence, or bizarre adaptations. Readers of this in-depth volume will learn about these topics and more, including why narwhals fence with their tusks and the role of echolocation in cetacean sea life. Other notable issues including conservation are also included among the 100 essential facts in this enjoyable book, filled with fun photographs, illustrations, diagrams, activities, and quizzes.