Books with title My Best Book of Whales and Dolphins

Embark on your very own whale-sighting excursion with the striking coloring book collection of fascinating marine mammals.Artist John Green's carefully researched and accurately detailed drawings depict 44 species of sea-going and fresh-water animals, revealing striking characteristics of such intriguing cetaceans as the Bottlenose Dolphin, Commerson's Dolphin, the Irrawaddy Dolphin, and the Amazon Dolphin (Boutu). Also depicted are a number of common and less-common species of whale: Cuvier's Beaked Whale (Goosebeak Whale), North Atlantic Bottlenose Whale, Sperm Whale, Blue Whale, Killer Whale, and the astonishing ivory-tusked Narwhal.

My Best Book of Whales and Dolphins looks at the life cycles, habitats, and amazing diversity of these underwater mammals. It helps readers understand the differences between these marine creatures, and offers insights into their ability to communicate and their migration patterns. From the largest animal on Earth--the blue whale–– to the bottlenose dolphin with its permanent grin, this book has everything a wildlife fan would ever want to know about whales and dolphins!

The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins introduces children to these mysterious, intelligent, and elusive animals that fascinate children all over the world. Evocative text and realistic, detailed artwork help the young reader understand the differences between these marine mammals, and offer an amazing insight into their reputation for intelligence and their ability to communicate. Also covered are the migratory journeys of various whale species, how whales and dolphins nurture their young, and the acrobatic exploits of the agile dolphins. Includes an illustrated glossary and index.

The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins introduces children to these mysterious, intelligent, and elusive animals that fascinate children all over the world. Evocative text and realistic, detailed artwork help the young reader understand the differences between these marine mammals, and offer an amazing insight into their reputation for intelligence and their ability to communicate. Also covered are the migratory journeys of various whale species, how whales and dolphins nurture their young, and the acrobatic exploits of the agile dolphins. Includes an illustrated glossary and index.

A superb introduction to the watery world of some of nature's most fascinating creatures, this book gives the young reader an insight into the way these appealing animals live. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to whale and dolphin families and discusses the differences between a delphin and a porpoise. Dramatic illustrations lead the young reader into the rivers, seas and oceans of the world, exploring how the different whale and dolphin families live together, produce young and communicate, as well as the reasons why so many of these magnificent animals are in danger, and what can be done about it.