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Books in The Whale Discovery Library series

  • Narwhals

    Sarah Palmer, Sally Hadler

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Introduces the physical appearance, diet, and habit of this toothed whale and examines threats to its existence
    K
  • Discovering Crater Lake

    Nancy Field, Sally Machlis

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, July 3, 1989)
    Discovering Crater Lake explores the formation of a crater, pinnacles and other geological features. It covers such topics as scientific research in deep water lakes, native plants and wildlife, winter survival, Indian legends; and history of modern people. Includes a sheet of realistic, colored forest stickers.
    S
  • Fin Whales

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the world's most common whale, the finback.
    N
  • Whale Sharks

    Sarah Palmer, Ernest Nicol, Elizabeth Turner

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    An introduction to the rare whale shark, the biggest fish in the world--but harmless to people.
    N
  • Gray Whales

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes gray whales, where they live, what they eat, and their family life.
    K
  • Blue Whales

    Sarah Palmer, David Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Introduces the physical appearance, habits, diet and habitat of the blue whale and threats to its existence
    M
  • Humpback Whales

    Sarah Palmer, Tony Gibbon

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the physical appearance, habits, diet, and habitat of the humpback whale and threats to its existence
    N
  • Killer Whales

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the characteristics and behavior of killer whales, explains how they hunt and looks at their relationship with humans
  • Boa Constrictors

    Sherie Bargar, Linda Johnson

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Jan. 1, 1987)
    Discusses the natural habitats, physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of these non-poisonous snakes
    K
  • Ancient Forest: Discovering Nature

    Margaret Anderson, Karen Stephenson, Nancy Field

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, June 1, 2003)
    Ancient Forests untangles the complexity of old-growth forests. Termites, slime molds, owls and flying squirrels seem more like neighbors, thanks to the activities in this engaging, scientifically accurate book. It helps children see the interconnection between nature and people. This Patents Choice Awards Winner is evergreen. It includes a sheet of beautifully illustrated forest stickers!
    S
  • Discovering Volcanoes

    Nancy Field

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, June 1, 1996)
    Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peaks in the Cascade range from California to British Columbia. Children discover geologic and volcanic features and processes. It has been one of the best selling children's books at Mt. St. Helens. Revised with each printing, this book is VERY POPULAR - over 90,000 in print. <P>• Travel with a volcanaut<P>• Play the game Boom<P>• Solve a volcano riddle<P>• Build a volcano<P>• Explore the Ring of Fire This clever titles is updated with reprints.
    W
  • Discovering Earthquakes

    Nancy Field, Adele Schepige

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, May 1, 1995)
    This Parents Choice Award Winner was uppdated in 2008. This book turns children into young 'seismologists' and 'engineers.' Clever activities help demystify this frightening natural phenomenon. DISCOVERING EARTHQUAKES tells how quakes, like the one in Haiti, happen in the Atlantic Ocean.
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