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.