
An illustrated introduction to the world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, providing information about the social life and behavior of cetaceans, discussing issues such as whaling, captivity, and the appearance of whales in mythology, and including an identification guide to over fifty species, and a listing of thirty whaling destinations.
year: 1995, 2002, 1998, 1999, 1992, 1994
call number/section: 1000, 599.5, 599
subjects: cetacea, pictorial works, identification, whales, dolphins, marine mammals, porpoises
Editions

Carwardine, Mark
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin (1995)
A field guide for quick identification of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
Schools: 24

Carwardine, Mark
DK (2002)
Provides descriptions and annotated illustrations of various species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and includes distribution maps, as well as habitat, group size, adult weight, and other indicators.
Schools: 9

Carwardine, Mark
Time-Life Books (1998)
An illustrated introduction to the world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, providing information about the social life and behavior of cetaceans, discussing issues such as whaling, captivity, and the appearance of whales in mythology, and including an identification guide to over fifty species, and a listing of thirty whaling destinations.
Schools: 4

Carwardine, Mark
Checkmark Books (1999)
A photographic study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises; describing their origin, distribution, and ecology; looking at the differences and similarities among the species; discussing anatomy, reproduction, social life, sensory systems, growth, and intelligence; and reviewing the interaction between whales and humans throughout history.
Schools: 2

Carwardine, Mark
distributed by Houghton Mifflin (1992)
Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of these underwater mammals.
Schools: 0

Carwardine, Mark
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Schools: 1
Carwardine, Mark
Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of these underwater mammals.
Schools: 2
Harrison, Richard
Facts on file (1994)
Schools: 1