Whales, dolphins, and porpoises

author: Carwardine, Mark, Harrison, Richard
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


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



Whales, dolphins, and porpoises
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



Whales, dolphins & porpoises
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



Whales, dolphins, and porpoises
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



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



Whales, dolphins and porpoises
Carwardine, Mark
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Schools: 1



Whales, dolphins, and porpoises
Carwardine, Mark

Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and feeding habits of these underwater mammals.
Schools: 2



Whales, dolphins, & porpoises
Harrison, Richard
Facts on file (1994)

Schools: 1


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