You're in the water, and suddenly, right beside you, he is beaming brightly. You're face to face with a dolphin, one of the friendliest mammals on Earth. Dive deep into the realm of dolphins with Flip Nicklin, one of the world's foremost photographers of these smiling wonders. Meet dolphin types, from botus to orcas to bottlenose; see how they nurse, fish, and echolocate. Nicklin's enthusiasm and the special kinship we all feel for these intelligent creatures is an inspiration to all readers to take action to help protect their ocean home.

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 792 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the dolphin. They will find out: How dolphins breathe. What colors dolphins can be. How well a dolphin can swim if it is blindfolded. How dolphins hear sounds. And many more. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike.

A story of a baby dolphin named Hope is rescued against all odds. Exactly 5 years and 1 day after Winter, the tailless dolphin who inspired a major motion picture featuring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, and Harry Conick Jr., was rescued, something pretty amazing happened. Just feet from where Winter was found, appeared another injured dolphin, orphaned from her mother and struggling to survive. The Clearwater Marine team quickly went to work, attempting to nurse this new dolphin back to health. After a tough fight fought by the little dolphin and by the Clearwater team, the dolphin grew strong and healthy. She now lives with Winter and crowds flock to the aquarium to see them play. Her tale is one of courage and triumph. She was named Hope and this book tells her story.

Dive into the ocean with 'Meet Dolphin: A Day's Journey', the next adventure in the 'Meet [animal]: a day's journey' children's animal book series. This engaging dolphin children's book is designed to captivate young explorers aged 2-8, offering a day's journey with one of the ocean's most intelligent and playful creatures. Through beautiful illustrations and intriguing facts, children are immersed in an educational adventure, making learning about dolphins an exciting and memorable experience. This dolphin children's book combines delightful stories and rhythmic, song-like text, engaging young minds and turning learning into a thrilling underwater adventure. 'Meet Dolphin: A Day's Journey' is more than just a dolphin children's book. It's a gateway to ignite children's curiosity, stimulate their imaginations, and foster a genuine appreciation for the environment and its remarkable inhabitants. For an even more immersive experience, journey beyond the books with JDStars (the link can be found at the end of the book). Here, you'll uncover a world filled with never-before-seen content and unique experiences that will fuel your imagination and deepen your connection with the enchanting world of animals. Dive into the 'Meet Dolphin: A Day's Journey' today, and transform every reading time into a fascinating journey through the animal kingdom. In addition to the captivating stories, each book in the 'Meet [animal]: a day's journey' series is beautifully illustrated, bringing the animals and their environments to life. The illustrations are not only visually appealing but also scientifically accurate, providing children with a realistic view of the animal kingdom. Furthermore, the 'Meet [animal]: a day's journey' series is not just for children. Parents, educators, and anyone with a love for nature will find value in these books. They serve as a great resource for teaching children about different animals and the importance of conservation. Finally, the 'Meet [animal]: a day's journey' series is more than just a collection of books. It's a community. By joining us, you're not just reading a book; you're becoming a part of a global effort to educate and inspire the next generation about the wonders of the natural world and the importance of protecting it. Join us today and make a difference!

A “compelling” up-close memoir of a career spent among marine mammals and a portrait of the daily lives of dolphins (Publishers Weekly). Working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild is a unique thrill—and this book invites us shore-bound dreamers to join Maddalena Bearzi as she travels alongside them. In a fascinating account, she takes us inside the world of a marine scientist and offers a firsthand understanding of marine mammal behavior, as well as the frustrations and delights that make up dolphin research. Bearzi recounts her experiences at sea, tracing her own evolution as a woman and a scientist from her earliest travails to her transformation into an advocate for conservation and dolphin protection. These compelling, in-depth descriptions of her fieldwork also present a captivating look into dolphin social behavior and intelligence. Drawing on her extensive experience with the metropolitan bottlenose dolphins of California in particular, she offers insights into the daily lives of these creatures—as well as the difficulties involved in collecting the data that transforms hunches into hypotheses and eventually scientific facts. The book closes by addressing the critical environmental and conservation problems facing these magnificent, socially complex, highly intelligent, and emotional beings. “Pairing vivid images of bottlenose dolphins swimming together and caring for one another with descriptions of the meticulous scientific work required to record their behavior, Maddalena Bearzi sheds light on the life of a field biologist…A beautifully written account.”—Library Journal

After a baby dolphin is born in the vast ocean, his mother and other dolphins help him as he learns and grows.--