killer whale

Illustrations, photographs, and special see-through pages introduce children to killer whales, describing what they look like, inside and out, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they interact with humans.

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

Provides an introduction to orcas, large dolphins often known as killer whales, looking at where they live in the world, the characteristics that make them mammals, their behaviors and lifestyles, and their relationship to people.

An introduction to the killer whale that provides information on its physical characteristics, speed, and habitat.

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of orcas.

Questions and answers explore the world of toothed whales, with a focus on killer whales.

Follows the first three years of a killer whale's life from birth to his first mating and describes the habits and movements of his herd.

Questions and answers explore the world of whales, with an emphasis on killer whales.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and behavior in captivity of the killer whale.

Zach and Mandy learn all about killer whales from Captain Jim, a fishing boat captain who has spent most of his life working at sea.