Face to Face with Whales
Face to Face with Whales

Author: Linda Nicklin

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1426306970

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You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into the dark realm of the Earth’s largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. Photographer Flip Nicklin brings you face to face with whales as they communicate, nurse their young, and surface dramatically for air. Learn of the different kinds of whales, discover how we can aid their recovery from years of overhunting, and how we can protect their environment.

Face to Face with Dolphins
Face to Face with Dolphins

Author: Flip Nicklin

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1426305494

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You're in the water, and suddenly, right beside you, he is beaming brightly. You're face to face with a dolphin, one of the friendliest mammals on Earth. Dive deep into the realm of dolphins with Flip Nicklin, one of the world's foremost photographers of these smiling wonders. Meet dolphin types, from botus to orcas to bottlenose; see how they nurse, fish, and echolocate. Nicklin's enthusiasm and the special kinship we all feel for these intelligent creatures is an inspiration to all readers to take action to help protect their ocean home.

Gentle Giants
Gentle Giants

Author: Isabelle Groc

Publisher: White Star Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788854405813

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Take an intimate look at the marine creatures dearest to us: our fellow sea-born mammals-dolphins, porpoises, and whales. Joining superb nature writing with spectacular photography, Gentle Giants surveys 80 species, explores their mysterious origins, and examines the amazing qualities cetaceans have in common with people. Finally, their awesome power to heal is revealed in the context of their complex, and ironically often painful, relationship with humans. AUTHOR: Isabelle Groc, a freelance writer and photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has contributed to various publications including Canadian Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, High Country News, and E/The Environmental Magazine. She is the winner of major environmental studies fellowships and the 2005 CBC David Suzuki Nature in Focus Environmental Photography Competition. ILLUSTRATIONS: 221 colour photographs

Whales
Whales

Author: Doug Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13:

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Ever since his first contact with a gray whale as a teenager, Doug Thompson has had a passion for this majestic marine mammal. Here, he shares stories of whales he has met over his 30-year career, in particular the "friendly" Gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico. He describes the thrill of interacting with these gentle giants who seek out human contact within their birthing lagoons.Weaving his own and others' fascinating personal accounts with factual information he describes the hidden lives of whales, their mysterious migrations, and the modern threats they face in the world's waters. He also chronicles the efforts of human champions who are working to end whale hunting and promote whale watching - a far preferable economic alternative -worldwide. Ideal for seasoned whale watchers and the general-interest reader, this appealing package includes photos and maps as well as a first-rate companion DVD.

A Whale's World
A Whale's World

Author: Nicholas Read

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Published: 2018-08-28

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1459812751

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A Whale’s World follows a pod of spy-hopping orcas as they explore the ecosystems of the Great Bear Sea while hunting for their next meal. Past rocky shores and through kelp forests, they observe foraging wolves, hungry grizzly bears, curious black bears, graceful fin whales, splashing porpoises, slippery seals and other members of the Pacific coastal food web. The book gives readers a fun introduction to the many ways that marine and land animals interact with their environments and with each other.

Face to Face with Polar Bears
Face to Face with Polar Bears

Author: Norbert Rosing

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1426305486

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Meet the polar bear in its various guises, including cuddly cub, powerful predator, and lord of the Arctic.

Face to Face with Manatees
Face to Face with Manatees

Author: Brian Skerry

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1426306172

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Introduces readers to tghe life cycle, behaviors, and the natural habitats of manatees living off Florida's southern coast and describes the conservations efforts performed to protect tyhe species.

Listening to Whales
Listening to Whales

Author: Alexandra Morton

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2008-12-30

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 0307487547

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In Listening to Whales, Alexandra Morton shares spellbinding stories about her career in whale and dolphin research and what she has learned from and about these magnificent mammals. In the late 1970s, while working at Marineland in California, Alexandra pioneered the recording of orca sounds by dropping a hydrophone into the tank of two killer whales. She recorded the varied language of mating, childbirth, and even grief after the birth of a stillborn calf. At the same time she made the startling observation that the whales were inventing wonderful synchronized movements, a behavior that was soon recognized as a defining characteristic of orca society. In 1984, Alexandra moved to a remote bay in British Columbia to continue her research with wild orcas. Her recordings of the whales have led her to a deeper understanding of the mystery of whale echolocation, the vocal communication that enables the mammals to find their way in the dark sea. A fascinating study of the profound communion between humans and whales, this book will open your eyes anew to the wonders of the natural world.

Look, a Dolphin!
Look, a Dolphin!

Author: Tessa Kenan

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1512423572

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Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about dolphins. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.