West Routt Library District

This book presents a brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins.

Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.

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Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.

A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.

Follows scientists as they track blue whales to determine their feeding habits, study migration patterns, and learn where they birth their young.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sea creatures. Ames now turns his attention to drawing sea creatures. He begins with a page of instruction that encourages readers to go slowly and draw lightly step-by-step, keeping a soft eraser at hand. He asks readers also to watch the empty spaces around the lines in order to promote accuracy, and to use a mirror to view the drawing, making mistakes more obvious.

Presents an illustrated account of the endangered status of various whale species, as well as a description of efforts to preserve whales.