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Whales / by Gail Gibbons.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Gibbons, Gail. Explore the world with Gail Gibbons ; Publisher: New York, NY : Holiday House, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: Second edition; New and updated [edition]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780823451753
  • 0823451755
  • 9780823410309
  • 0823410307
Other title:
  • Whales, new and updated
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.Summary: Introduces different kinds of whales.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 599.5 G441 Available 33111010997886
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 599.5 G441 Available 33111010876585
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 599.5 G441 Available 33111009443942
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, immerse yourself in the sea in this illustrated look at the world's largest mammals for the littlest learners with the latest facts from experts in this new and updated edition.

Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts.



Perfect for young readers studying the natural world, simple text and watercolor art explore the anatomy, evolution, diet, and more of these majestic ocean creatures. Captions identify different species, vocabulary words (with pronunciations), and key facts. A "Whale Tales" section with bonus trivia is included at the end.



Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the Sharks and Sea Turtles , and having sold hundreds of thousands of books. Whales is a vital tool for anyone who wants to begin conversations with kids about the importance of protecting this magnificent species.



This title is part of the Explore the World . . . with Gail Gibbons series, which promotes active learning, good citizenship, and student leadership.

750 Lexile.

"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.

Introduces different kinds of whales.

Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.0 0.5 51297.

Reading Counts RC K-2 3.8 2 Quiz: 12335 Guided reading level: N.

Accelerated Reader Grades K-4 4 0.5 Quiz 51297 English non-fiction, vocabulary quiz available.

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