253 ratings — The illustrations which correspond to the text are in fact real photos of whales, so children can just focus on looking for their physical differences. Human have them, too, and they’re linked with self-awareness, and compassion, and language. Books That Will Make You Fall in Love With Whales The Whales by Cynthia Rylant is a poetic look at the gentle giants that sail the seas. published 1992, avg rating 4.24 — 2,184 ratings — Finally an entertaining well written book that speaks to adolescents today. published 1851, avg rating 3.89 — Farley Mowatt is a prolific writer and and early environmentalist. (Elephant & Piggie, #19), A Whale of a Tale! Praise For A Book About Whales… "Immediately engaging . I love the softness in the illustrations, the smallness of the main character in contrast to her perceptions of her mistakes, and the empowering message about mindset. Some of his books are due for republication, so his name may rise again in importance. 707 ratings — A violent earthquake wreaks havoc on the orcas' world and breaks up Vega's family. Each year, there is usually a student or two who reads them. published 2009, avg rating 4.17 — 195 ratings — Welcome back. Well, despite the fact that I did not find this book appealing, I must admit that it is very educational. published 2014, avg rating 3.97 — In this work Pierre Beland does an amazing job in bringing to life a remarkable animal, the beluga whale, and in particular one population of this species, those that inhabit the immense St. Lawrence estuary in Canada. The original Greek versions of the bestiary talk of the Aspidochelone – a name of uncertain etymology. 749 ratings — by Scholastic. But the photographs are not the usual quality found in a Simon book. Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. Helpful overview of whales. Informational (nonfiction), 1,106 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 610L . updated Sep 11, 2015 01:31PM — Niki Caro's film the Whale Rider has a Māori girl ride a whale in her journey to be a suitable heir to the chieftain-ship. In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This year, not so much. 92 ratings — published 2016, avg rating 3.57 — 120 ratings — The World of the Whale Smriti Prasadam-Halls. I couldnt quite suspend disbelief and all the way through, once I hit page 76, I was eager to read the authors notes at the end. 90 ratings — 0 people liked it, Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings (Paperback), The Whale in My Swimming Pool (Hardcover), The Whale: In Search of the Giants of the Sea (Hardcover), Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures (Hardcover), In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (Paperback), War of the Whales: A True Story (Hardcover), The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals (Hardcover), Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish (Hardcover), Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity (Hardcover), A Big Guy Took My Ball! The book discusses a variety of w. Acting as a first book of whales, A Book About Whales teaches young readers everything they need to know about the largest mammals on earth: how they have evolved over millions of years, what and how they eat, their migration patterns, and more! Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry influencers in the know since 1933. published 2007, 12 chapters — Excellent book for science, teaching about mammals, specifically whales. In some shots, the whales are framed by the water's choppy surface—images which set the known world of the shoreline in contrast with the mysterious calm of the water's depth. A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. 267 ratings — They are often murky or only partial shots of the animals which makes it hard to see the differentiating features among the animals. published 1971, avg rating 4.26 — I think whales must be some of the most interesting mammals on the planet. However, I think that this picture book resembles an article: we have only concrete information about whales, and real, but still, monotonous. I felt like I was reading a book that I/he needed for a report about whales. Paperback. If I were to use it, it could augment a science lesson. Seymour, S. (1989). From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. Baby Beluga book. published 2018, avg rating 4.17 — And the book is even handsome.” (Mark Kurlansky, author of SALT and COD) published 1991, avg rating 3.84 — published 2016, avg rating 3.21 — 4-1/2 stars In most ways I loved this book but I couldnt quite give it 5 stars because of the point of view of the whale/other whales too. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. published 2020, avg rating 4.05 — 86,330 ratings — Predators eat their prey with glee, though Vega comes to have a bit of empathy. Error rating book. Loved the diversity of characters and the local setting! 1,365 ratings — 4.7 out of 5 stars 120. published, avg rating 3.44 — We read this book together as a book club and we were all shocked and upset by it. Different kinds of whales have different ways to blow water out of their blow holes. 2,722 ratings — published 2015, avg rating 3.42 — published 2003, avg rating 3.87 — Of course, it fulfills its informative function because the reader may get to know some information about the whales and become interested in the topic. 365 ratings — The book may serve as a great resource to use during science classes, or as a substitute of an educational movie about whales. 371 ratings — The Account repeated in the Physiologus and bestiaries such as the Exeter Book, and the monster is identified with the whale that swallowed Jonah. . published 2018, avg rating 3.65 — It is a basic setup of nice picture on on side and information on the other side. The distress call of a lone whale is enough to prompt its entire pod to rush to its side- a gesture that lands them nose to nose in the same sand. Whales is about the many different kinds of whales and the locations in which they are found during various times of the year. 236 ratings — 37,943 ratings — Except whales have had them about fifteen million years longer than we have.”, “Whales feel cohesion, a sense of community, of loyalty. A Book About Whales is a nonfiction children's picturebook filled with amazing true facts about whales, the world's largest mammals. published 2019, avg rating 3.89 — New York Times- bestselling author Rosanne Parry’s fluid writing and Lindsay Moore’s stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life. A Book About Whales. Of course, it fulfills its informative function because the reader may get to know some information about the whales and become interested in the topic. published 2018, avg rating 4.06 — 7,802 ratings — Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. A blue whale is longer than a train carriage (car). There is also great fun in size comparisons of whales with other things, including a train carriage and Tyrannosaurus rex. This is a well put together book that I think any child would want to look through and read. A whale gives birth, and the others guard against sharks attracted by blood in the water. Age Range: 8-12 Hardcover: 64 pages ISBN: 978-1-4197-3502-8 Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers (May 14, 2019) What to expect: Whale facts and illustrations, whale history. As promised by the title, this book is about Whales. His works are wide ranging from the gorillas to the fin whales, he fights their cause with vigour and his pen. They have special neurons called spindle cells. Teachers can assign research papers and know their kids will be learning from a kid-friendly book, both from the illustrations and the way the facts are presented. The cornerstone of the book are his numerous paintings of a variety of whales. Whether it is a turtle, a whale, a fish, or a crab, the story is the same. published 2013, avg rating 3.80 — published, avg rating 3.59 — published 2014, avg rating 3.64 — The first, a beached humpback juvenile, was pushed back to the sea by … 4,728 ratings — The pictures, though, are quite OK and very realistic. published 2015, avg rating 3.82 — Packed with facts and playful in tone, this book is a must-have for young and curious nature lovers. Hardcover #15. published 2005, avg rating 3.74 — It's a fatal symphony of echolocation, a siren call to the sympathetic.”, avg rating 3.51 — 506 ratings — The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals (Hardcover) The book discusses a variety of whales one by one so readers learn to tell the differences between a blue whale and a humpback whale, among others, and what makes each of these whales unique. 446 ratings — Seymour Simon, whom the NY Times called "the dean of [children's science:] writers," is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books (many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association). I would use this book in my classroom to talk about the different speices of whales. 299 ratings — Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. It also delves into the characteristics of whales and their behavior. Read 166 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. 1,988 ratings — Perhaps useful when one has to write a school paper about whales. Loved this book! We’d love your help. Whales. 1,866 ratings — 70 ratings — Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Be the first to ask a question about Whales. Even though the photographs are amazing, it may be boring for children (and not only!) However, I predict that as a nonfiction text, students would not automatically be drawn to it. 2,442 ratings — 6,003 ratings — Moreover, there is too much of specialized terminology which can be problematic for younger readers and may discourage them from reading further. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The character is an intelligent, outspoken, kind and well rounded teen facing the challenge of a new school, new neighborhood and new friends. 739 ratings — I would say that it is for children who have already been interested in whales or animals. published 1987, avg rating 3.53 — Then the book goes on to discuss ten kinds of whales. I don't think that children would be attracted by this particular picture book. It can be a good resource for teachers to talk in the classroom about different species of whales. A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. There is no storyline, just cold facts about whales. published 2007, avg rating 3.84 — : All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales (Hardcover), Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem (Hardcover), Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale (Hardcover), Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America (Hardcover), The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories, Monday's Ball - Children's Picture Book Trailer 1 (2018), The AUTHENTIC WHALES Theatre Company Presents: Act 1 (In Its Entirity). published 1990, avg rating 3.44 — I don't think that children would be attracted by this particular picture book. Ellis also puts forth a good effort in describing what is know about this group of marine mammals. I am not certain where they came from. The illustrations which correspond to the text are in fact real photos of whales, so children can just focus on looking for their physical differences. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Acting as a first book of whales, A Book About Whales teaches young readers everything they need to know about the largest mammals on earth: how they have evolved over millions of years, what and how they eat, their migration patterns, and more! Perhaps useful when one has to write a school paper about whales. I would say that it is for children who have already been interested in whales or animals in general. Finally, it explains how Earth's whale population is threatened. 2,564 ratings — I would use this book to talk about how whales migrate, surtvive, and where they live. Written and Illustrated by Andrea Antinori. A baby whale dies, and her sister carries her for many miles to a burial spot. . It is unpredictable and amusing and informative and original, cavorting between biology, history, travel writing, and memoir with an engaging sense of the subject’s charisma. 772 ratings — From how whales eat and sleep, to their social organizations, and how humans have interacted with them (from hunting to whalewatching), A Book About Whales is enlightening and extraordinary. New York: Scholastic, Inc. Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. published 2003, avg rating 4.27 — Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution. For more than a decade, Neil deGrasse Tyson, the world-renowned astrophysicist and host of the popular radio and Emmy-nominated... To see what your friends thought of this book. published 2002, avg rating 4.35 — "Beluga: A Farewell to Whales" is definitely one book I wish the title for was not so apt. published 2016, avg rating 4.23 — In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times –bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. 0 people liked it, 1 chapters — This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores… £6.19 #14. He got excited when I expanded on some of the facts, but really it was above him by quite a bit. Does your child squeal with excitement when a whale jumps on the television screen? published 2012, avg rating 4.40 — to see similar pictures on each page. published 1998, avg rating 4.00 — 54 ratings — A great sea creature raises its back out of the water. 253 ratings — Sea-sand and vegetation gather in on its rough back, until it looks like a small island. published 2000, avg rating 3.72 — I would talk about their physical differences and let the children draw pictures of whales. Another advantage is the fact that all the pieces of information are logically organized and structured. Acting as a first book of whales, A Book About Whales teaches young readers everything they need to know about the largest mammals on earth: how they have evolved over millions of years, what and how they eat, their migration patterns, and more! 2,885 ratings — There was a lot of information in this book. published 2006, avg rating 3.92 — In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times –bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. 4,861 ratings — I think this book would be a better fit for the 4th/5th grader that is really interested and in love with whales. “The first cetacean that appeared on the face/of the earth was the Pakicetus, about fifty million/ years ago.” “There are three families of whales.

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