Whales

by Melissa Gish

Overview

Tail flukes wave ... Blowhole spouts ... Meet the whale! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Whales treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these mighty marine mammals. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, ocean habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animals' relationships with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Japanese fable about the whale adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.   

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682771693
Publisher:	Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Publication date:	08/08/2023
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.65(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

At first glance, these books appear to be for a young audience. However, by page 10, they get a lot meatier in tone and content. Each one offers a population map and an array of interesting facts. Photography is large and beautiful-a real draw.

From the Publisher

11/01/2023

Gr 5–8—A first-rate animal series returns with updated editions. Each title provides a thorough, well-rounded profile of the featured animal, covering physical features, behavior, life cycles, and habitats, supported by well-chosen photographs and drawings. Historical events and popular culture tie-ins add context, along with a short folktale and poem. The writing is clear and engaging, with enough depth of information to match the curiosity of older elementary and middle school learners. Most, but not all, photographs were used in previous editions, with two-to-four new photos in each. This new set features revised layouts, redesigned range maps, and new covers to provide a nicely updated look. The text is largely unchanged, with the crucial exception of threatened status and species populations now reflecting 2020's data. VERDICT Add individual titles to cover subject holes or consider the complete set as a strong, wide-ranging update to the animal shelves in your collection.

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