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Describes the life of whales, including where they live, what they eat, what they do, their rate of extinction, and how humans study them.

Presents an introduction to the endangered humpback whale, providing information on its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and risk of extinction.

An abridged version of Herman Melville's classic that tells the story of Captain Ahab and his obsession with the capture and killing of the great white whale that mutilated him, Moby Dick.

A graphic novel adaptation of Herman Melville's novel in which Captain Ahab's determination to find and kill the great white whale becomes an obsession driving him to disaster.

A study of the three arctic whales--the beluga, bowhead, and narwhal--and their relationship to their environment and with humans.

A scientific introduction to whales, describing the similarities between the brains of humans and the brains of whales, and includes real-life and legendary tales of human encounters with whales.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Whales treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these mighty marine mammals.

An introduction to humpback whales, covering their classification, habitats, adaptations, life cycles, behaviors, food chains, and intelligence.

Describes the twelve species of whales, threats to their existence, and efforts of the World Wildlife Fund to save whales from extinction.

Describes the behavior of whales, with an emphasis on their hunting, communication, and travel.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of whales and discusses several species.

Introduces the physical appearance, habits, diet, and habitat of the humpback whale and threats to its existence.

Text and photographs introduce Earth's largest living creature, the whale.

Discusses the different kinds of whales, their behavior and habitat.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms of the largest whale, whose only known enemy is man.