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PublisherCapstone

ISBN-101429633360

ISBN-139781429633369

eBay Product ID (ePID)72561732

Product Key Features

Book TitleBlue Whales Up Close

Number of Pages24 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicScience & Nature / Zoology, Animals / Marine Life, Animals / Zoos

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorJody S. Rake

Book SeriesWhales and Dolphins Up Close Ser.

FormatLibrary Binding

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight0.5 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width8.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2009-006005

ReviewsStudents in primary grades will have a whale of a time reading the books in this engaging nonfiction series. Each title has colorful pages and chapter heading to capture the interest of young readers as well as short, straightforward sentence structure to help keep them reading. Captivating photographs of whales in the wild are present on each spread and feature up close images of body parts such as blow holes and baleen. Each book contains a two page life cycle spread that consists of a brief paragraph and a diagram illustrated with a photo of a mother and her baby. Also of interest is the "Amazing but True" section that provides interesting information about the species. This series will be a fabulous addition to any elementary school library collection. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. Recommended., It is remarkable that blue whales are the largest mammals on earth, bigger than the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth. But even if they did not have that claim to fame, these ocean dwellers have many amazing qualities. Very young readers can learn about blue whales in this book, part of the "Up Close" series. The book details how big blue whales are (each weighing more than thirteen elephants) as well as their reproduction, hunting, and feeding behavior (this enormous mammal eats tiny krill). Then there is that wondrous body: huge flippers, fluke, and blowholes. Rake includes well-written information about whales' deep sea life and reproduction. One interesting fact: baby blues are larger than some other adult whales! The book includes colorful illustrations, life cycle chart, glossary, list of more books to read, internet sites, and an index. A good book and series for non-or very young readers. 2010

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromFirst Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToThird Grade

Dewey Decimal599.5/248

Table Of ContentBigger than dinosaurs -- No teeth -- Huge hunger, tiny prey -- Blowholes and flippers -- Life in the sea -- Life cycle -- Baby blues.

SynopsisWhat's it like to be face-to-face with a killer whale? Here's your chance to find out. Fantastic photos of each species bring you closer than you've ever been to these amazing whales and dolphins. Cool insets and engaging text will delight animal lovers. Blue whales weigh more than 15 elephants and are as long as three school buses. They are the largest animals in the world. Get an up-close look at this giant of the ocean. Book jacket., Blue whales weigh more than 15 elephants and are as long as three school buses. They are the largest animals in the world. Get an up close look at this giant of the ocean.

LC Classification NumberQL737.C424R35 2010