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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, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts. Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published...

Wednesday, a whale living in captivity, is inspired by a little girl named Piper to try to reach the sea.

A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.

"Using a highly visual approach and a "slow build" of concepts, Whales To the Rescue explores how whales help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet. Whales are ecosystems engineers -- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. In its lifetime, a whale can improve our planet's health by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide, one of the most abundant greenhouse gases, in the atmosphere. How?...

North Atlantic right whales are among the planet's most critically endangered large ocean mammals. With fewer than 350 remaining as of 2023, they could be extinct within 20 years. But teams of marine biologists and whale rescuers are determined to help save the species.

In this eight part collection National Geographic explores the world of whales, sharks and squids.

The classic tale of the hunt for Moby Dick, the whale, with a new twist.

"I invited my friend Petunia Pretty Paws to visit the Bay of Whales with me. But our trip got off on the wrong paw, and my relaxing vacation turned into a real nightmare. That is, until Petunia and I came across a great white whale that needed our help" (publisher).

Davy dreams of sailing with a pod of wild orca, the famous killer whales or "wolves of the sea." His first attempts fail, but he eventually proves that dreams pursued can come true.

Presents an introduction to the whales of the Arctic regions, discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, reproductive habits, and predators, along with descriptions of such animals as the humpback whale, bowhead whale, beluga whale, narwhal, and gray whale.