Animals Illustrated: Bowhead Whale
Animals Illustrated: Bowhead Whale

Author: Joanasie Karpik

Publisher: Animals Illustrated

Published: 2018-01-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781772271621

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Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children's books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal. In this book, kids will learn how bowheads raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like how they can eat when they don't have any teeth

The Bowhead Whale
The Bowhead Whale

Author: J.C. George

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-09-11

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 0128189703

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The Bowhead Whale: Balaena mysticetus: Biology and Human Interactions covers bowhead biology from their anatomy and behavior, to conservation, distribution, ecology and evolution. The book also discusses the biological and physical aspects of the Arctic ecosystem in which these whales live, with careful attention paid to the dramatic changes taking place. A special section of the book describes the interactions of humans with bowheads in past and present, focusing on their importance to Indigenous communities and the challenges regarding entanglement in fishing gear, industrial noise and ship strikes. This volume brings together the knowledge of bowheads in one place for easy reference for scientists that study the species, marine mammal biologists, but, equally important, for everyone who is interested in the Arctic. Presents the only current book dedicated to this species Includes short, high-impact chapters that make it possible to review all bowhead biology in one compact volume Illustrated with never-before published photos of bowheads in their natural environment Provides a platform for an in-depth understanding of indigenous whaling

Gift of the Whale
Gift of the Whale

Author: Bill Hess

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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Bill Hess -a noted photographer - began his association with the Inupiat Eskimos in 1982. Eventually, he got permission to accompany them on their historic whale hunt. This book is his record, in sensitive text and almost 200 stark images, of what he experienced. Hess explores Inupiat history and traditions juxtaposed against contemporary life, never shying away from the controversial aspects of this ancient trek. Gift of the Whale is a rare contribution to Native history.

Animals Illustrated: Wolverine
Animals Illustrated: Wolverine

Author: Allen Niptanatiak

Publisher: Animals Illustrated

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781772272987

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Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children's non-fiction books about Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal. In this book, kids will learn how wolverines raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like how they use their distinctive scent and how they became known as the gluttons of the animal kingdom!

The Whale Book
The Whale Book

Author: Adriaen Coenen

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1861891741

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Originally written in Dutch, Adriaen Coenen's illustrated manuscripts represent the first European natural history of whales and other marine animals.

Whales
Whales

Author: Kelsey Oseid

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 0399581847

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A gorgeously illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide to the wonderful whales, dolphins, and porpoises of the world. Some of the world's most fascinating and beloved animals, cetaceans have captivated the human imagination for centuries. Whales: An Illustrated Celebration explores the most interesting and illuminating facts about these marine mammals, from the enormous blue whale (which has a heart the size of a car!) to the Amazon river dolphin (which is pink!). Gorgeously illustrated with full-color art on every page, this giftable guide delves into cetaceans' mysterious evolution (from land to water mammals), their place in mythology, and their ecology, habitats, and behaviors (such as singing, fluking, beaching, bubble feeding, and more). Perfect for nature and animal lovers from eight to eighty, Whales also covers the current state of wild and captive cetaceans worldwide, why we should care, and what we can do to help our beautiful marine mammal friends.

200-Year-Old Bowhead Whales!
200-Year-Old Bowhead Whales!

Author: Leonard Atlantic

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1482456311

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Bowhead whales are amazing creatures that often live lives longer than humans! These whales live in Arctic waters near the North Pole, smashing through thick ice to reach the surface to breathe. Using their baleen, these large mammals feed on tiny animals swimming in the cold waters, while thick blubber keeps them warm in frigid temperatures. Readers explore their everyday lives using the latest scientific research about these long-living animals, and colorful photographs show these gigantic creatures and their unique features up close and personal.

Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me a Story
Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me a Story

Author: Aviaq Johnston

Publisher: Inhabit Media

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781772272970

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Bowhead whales are the longest-living mammals on the planet, living over 200 years. In this heartwarming story, a grandfather bowhead recounts to his young grandchild calf all the beautiful, amazing, and surprising things he has seen in his lifetime--all while ensuring the little calf that there is nothing more wonderous than the love a grandfather has for his grandchild. Richly illustrated and lovingly told, this book is a warm and inviting read, perfect for sharing with any little one.

Bowhead Whales
Bowhead Whales

Author: Kristin Petrie

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

Published: 2005-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1617851361

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Whales are among the largest animals on earth. How amazing that a big whale can jump out of the water and fly over the rope at the water park! Readers learn about the many types of whales and how to identify them.