"A year in the life of a humpback whale, and a century in the history of whaling."
Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, a baby sperm whale is born, feeds, speaks to her mother in clicks, and spends her days diving, spy-hopping, lob-tailing, and rolling as she grows and learns the ways of the sea.
Discover the fascinating world of humpback whales, including their childhood, their search for food and the three-month migration to reach Antarctica in this highly photographic information book.
Whales have long migrations. They travel thousands of miles to feed in cooler waters and mate in warmer waters. From calf to whale and through the oceans of the world, follow this creature's incredible journey.
When mother and calf humpback whales accidentally wander up the Sacramento River they are met with scientists, rescuers, and crowds of appreciative onlookers as attempts are made to coax them back to their ocean home.
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ABSORBING and powerfully written, this story presents children with a wonderful opportunity to explore one of nature's most fascinating mysteries -- animals' compulsion to migrate over large distances.
Traces the lives of gray whales during their migrations between Alaska and Mexico, from their summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to winter birthing lagoons in Baja, examining their rich history including the conflict between their ...
This beautifully illustrated guide explores some of the most exciting and incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies.
“A gorgeous journey…You will be glad you’ve joined her.” —Susan Orlean, author of On Animals and The Library Book In this lyrical memoir of motherhood, love, and resilience that “captures rarely observed natural places” (San ...
However, Andrew is the first to admit that he is not a marine biologist - this is his personal story of his journeys with these awe-inspiring creatures.