Whales

There are 11 species of whales that have no teeth, and 30 species that do - up to seven inches long. This volume explores the similarities and differences among the species. It covers: what flukes and flippers are; how many blowholes whales have; why they spyhop; when they swim sideways along the ocean floor; and more. Many mysteries of whales are explained in the text and Fun Facts. There are accompanying illustrations and close-up photographs, as well as a list of related Internet sites.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
Published: 03/01/2001
ISBN: 9781559717809
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 8.48h x 8.53w x 0.17d

Review Citations: Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2002 pg. 304

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 48968 / Whales
Reading Level: 5.7 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1