cetacea

Photographs and simple text describe the lives of whales and dolphins.

Collects one hundred facts about whales and dolphins, describing their diet, physical characteristics, behaviors and abilities, and other related topics. Includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

Contains an in-depth look at whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, family life, and environmental threats--including those posed by humans. Includes full-color artwork and photography, maps, comprehensive glossary and index.

Answers questions about how mammals can live in the ocean. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams.

Introduces various types of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Covers the basic organization of cetaceans, describes their evolution and behavioral patterns, and discusses topical issues such as the bowhead hunts in Alaska.

A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales and dolphins.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of whales and dolphins. Includes a glossary giving the popular and scientific name of each species and details of their size and appearance.

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.

A field guide for quick identification of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.