Whales & Dolphins: Dive into the Watery World of Whales, Dolphins, Narwhals and Rorquals, All Shown in 190 Spectacular Images - Couverture rigide

Kerrod, Robin

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ISBN 10 : 1843229129 ISBN 13 : 9781843229124

Editeur : Armadillo Books, 2014

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book covers all aspects of cetacean life and biology, including relative size, bones, survival, hunting and feeding, intelligence, sounds and song, breeding, swimming, migration, conservation, and much more. It has special focus features take an in-depth look at particular aspects of the species, such as a bottlenose dolphin giving birth or a humpback whale filter-feeding. It is packed with amazing wildlife images from some of the world's top natural history photographers. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a whale's body. It is an ideal reference guide for use at home or school for 8- to 12-year-olds. Whales and dolphins are our closest living relatives in the underwater world. This comprehensive guide offers an incredible insight into the exciting lives of these mysterious mammals. You can learn how to tell the difference between whales and dolphins. You can discover what whales and dolphins eat, why certain species feed co-operatively, and why many of the largest whales filter and skim water for their food. Exciting feature spreads allow you to observe detailed and dramatic aspects of whale life, such as a killer whale attacking a seal for food.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Robin Kerrod was an experienced author of children's information books and a winner of the COPUS science book prize. His main area of interest was science and natural history, writing widely on technology and the natural world. His many books include Astronomy, The Sea, and Weather in the Find Out About series.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Armadillo Books
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1843229129
• ISBN 13: 9781843229124
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 64