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1) Moby Dick
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of the ill-fated voyage of a whaling ship led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in search of the white whale that had crippled him
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
©2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Among the most prominent environmental issues facing humankind this century is the fate of the whale. Whale expert Roger Payne takes an in-depth look at these massive creatures and their fight for survival.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A leading scientist dives into the secret lives of whales, from their evolutionary past to today's cutting edge of science. Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-sized creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live two hundred years, and travel entire ocean basins. Whales fill us with terror, awe, and...
6) Whales
Publisher
SlingShot Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Close-up encounters with the blue whale and follows the humpbacks, right whales, orcas and dolphins
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
60 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Explores what makes whales different from all other underwater creatures. It shows how whales have evolved over millions of years, discusses their daily lives, puts the massive size of these creatures into perspective, and explains how to the difference between ten different types of whales. -- adapted from inside flap.
9) Whales
Author
Language
English
Description
"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.
10) Whales
Author
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of whales, the large ocean animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why New Zealanders traditionally rode whales"--
12) Toothed whales
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke
Pub. Date
©1996
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes different kinds of toothed whales, including the sperm whale, beluga, and killer whale.
16) Big blue whale
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
27 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the blue whale
Author
Series
Wolves Chronicles volume 3
Language
English
Description
Although Dido Twite wants to return to England, she must first solve some mysteries in Nantucket.
18) Whaledreamers
Publisher
Monterey Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
A look at the connection between whales and the cultures and ancient civilizations around the globe that have incorporated this sea creature into their story of creation and existence. Narrated by Julian Lennon and Jack Thompson
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