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

When writer Rebecca 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. 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...

Describes the characteristics and behavior of the white whale, including the care of their young.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of whales, the large ocean animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why New Zealanders traditionally rode whales."--Provided by publisher.

Contents: Whales -- Whale types -- Where can you find whales? -- Giving birth -- Growing up -- Underwater living -- Swimming -- Senses -- Plankton feeders -- Giant predators -- Communication -- Whale travels -- Whales under threat -- Life cycle -- Glossary.

Follows a year in the life of a group of about a dozen humpback, right, and blue whales, describes their migration cycles, and explains how they sing, fight, play, mate, and feed. Contains lots of color photographs!

Simple text and photographs present the lives of whales.

Dive into the depths of the oceans around the world to experience close-up encounters with these gentle giants of the sea as scientists work to save these mysterious and captivating creatures.