Presents basic information about whales, including how big they can get, how they breathe, and how different types of whales eat.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the life of whales and their habitat.

Whales are some of the largest creatures on the planet, yet they eat some of the smallest creatures in the ocean. Through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, readers take an exciting look at the life cycle of the ocean’s giants. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these spectacular animals call the ocean home.

Dive into Earth's oceans and discover the world of the killer whale! Stunning, full-color photos show these black-and-white whales above water and below. A range map reveals where these special sea creatures can be found. A labeled diagram helps readers identify flukes, flippers, and more. The killer whale's size, habitat, senses, threats, diet, reproduction, and unique behaviors are also introduced. Plus, find out how fast these speedy cetaceans swim and what they do to communicate. A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index support the engaging, easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Whales are some of the largest creatures on the planet, yet they eat some of the smallest creatures in the ocean. Through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, readers take an exciting look at the life cycle of the ocean's giants. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these spectacular animals call the ocean home.

Meet the biggest animal in the entire world--the blue whale! Everything about this title is big, from the full-bleed photographs to the content. Readers will learn all that is super-sized about this amazing ocean mammal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.