"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"-- Provided by publisher.

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Whales treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these mighty marine mammals. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Japanese whale fable"-- Provided by publisher.

Tim, a boy, and Sam, a blue whale lost in the city, both feel unnoticed until they meet, and they become best friends as Tim tries to help Sam get back home.

Humpback whales use unique songs to communicate throughout the world's oceans. But whaling and other threats almost silenced humpback whales completely. This book describes the characteristics of these animals and how bans on whale hunting and other efforts have helped save this distinctive species.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to whales. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap. Introduces different kinds of whales.

"For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on...

When Giggs encountered a humpback whale stranded on her local beachfront in Australia, she began to wonder how the lives of whales reflect the condition of our oceans. Here she blends natural history, philosophy, and science to learn about whales so rare they have never been named; whale songs that sweep across hemispheres in annual waves of popularity, and whales that have modified the chemical composition of our planet's atmosphere. She takes readers...

Simple text describes sperm whales, where they live, how they care for their young and the dangers they face.

"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic."-- Provided by publisher.