to see similar pictures on each page. published 1990, avg rating 3.44 — "Beluga: A Farewell to Whales" is definitely one book I wish the title for was not so apt. . 365 ratings — published 2015, avg rating 3.95 — published 2014, avg rating 3.97 — A whale features in the award-winning children's book The Snail and the Whale (2003) by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Even though the photographs are amazing, it may be boring for children (and not only!) published 1989, avg rating 3.89 — Refresh and try again. Error rating book. published 2003, avg rating 3.87 — Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Then the book goes on to discuss ten kinds of whales. Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. published 2016, avg rating 3.21 — A WHALE OF A MISTAKE by Ioana Hobai is a picture book that is about what to do when you make a mistake. Read 166 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. 739 ratings — However, I predict that as a nonfiction text, students would not automatically be drawn to it. 253 ratings — The motif of the island-turtle or island-whale is one of the most common and pervasive of maritime yarns. Whales by Kelsey Oseid This is a good book for kids who are fascinated by the ocean and whales, and a must for school libraries. published 2014, avg rating 3.75 — 2,885 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. I felt like I was reading a book that I/he needed for a report about whales. The pictures, though, are quite OK and very realistic. I am not certain where they came from. published 2003, avg rating 4.07 — 1989 published, avg rating 3.59 — 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. His works are wide ranging from the gorillas to the fin whales, he fights their cause with vigour and his pen. 299 ratings — 248 ratings — If I were to use it, it could augment a science lesson. We’d love your help. updated Sep 11, 2015 01:31PM — 54 ratings — 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. Seymour, S. (1989). 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. 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. The book may serve as a great resource to use during science classes, or as a substitute of an educational movie about whales. My Best Book of Whales and Dolphins Christiane Gunzi. Start by marking “Whales” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I don't think that children would be attracted by this particular picture book. Informational (nonfiction), 1,106 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 610L . “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. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. 92 ratings — 253 ratings — published 2006, avg rating 3.92 — 826 ratings — published, avg rating 3.89 — 30,305 ratings — 772 ratings — published, avg rating 3.49 — published 2015, avg rating 4.15 — (Elephant & Piggie, #19), A Whale of a Tale! *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. published, avg rating 3.61 — Whales. He addresses aspects of the biology, ecology, and behavior of whales. The cornerstone of the book are his numerous paintings of a variety of whales. Welcome back. Even though the photographs are amazing, it may be boring for children (and not only!) 599 ratings — I would say that it is for children who have already been interested in whales or animals in general. Except whales have had them about fifteen million years longer than we have.”, “Whales feel cohesion, a sense of community, of loyalty. 749 ratings — A baby whale dies, and her sister carries her for many miles to a burial spot. 248 ratings — My 5 year old brought this home from his school library and we read it together. Predators eat their prey with glee, though Vega comes to have a bit of empathy. 6,003 ratings — published 2007, 12 chapters — Loved the diversity of characters and the local setting! The text falls short in its editing; there are errors and inconsistencies in word usage, taxonomy, and spelling. . The little bits of educational writing is just enough to keep you interested but not so long that the child gets bored , really liked this book . It also delves into the characteristics of whales and their behavior. 371 ratings — 609 ratings — Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. 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. 482,020 ratings — I thought it was very interesting, but also bland.. A Book About Whales. It's a fatal symphony of echolocation, a siren call to the sympathetic.”, avg rating 3.51 — Each year, there is usually a student or two who reads them. I don't think that children would be attracted by this particular picture book. A whale gives birth, and the others guard against sharks attracted by blood in the water. to see similar pictures on each page. 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. published 2005, avg rating 3.74 — 0 people liked it, 1 chapters — Helpful overview of whales. 1,365 ratings — 70 ratings — 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. Moreover, there is too much of specialized terminology which can be problematic for younger readers and may discourage them from reading further. Well, despite the fact that I did not find this book appealing, I must admit that it is very educational. published 2015, avg rating 4.13 — Ellis' book on sharks is probably better known than this book on whales, but both are great. It can be a good resource for teachers to talk in the classroom about different species of whales. 2,722 ratings — 195 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 may serve as a great resource to use during science classes, or as a substitute of an educational movie about whales. published, avg rating 3.44 — published 2016, avg rating 4.23 — Paperback. Rebecca Giggs’s lyrical new book, “ Fathoms,” begins and ends with dead whales. Ellis also puts forth a good effort in describing what is know about this group of marine mammals. Finally, it explains how Earth's whale population is threatened. published 1987, avg rating 3.53 — 86,330 ratings — Whales. It is a basic setup of nice picture on on side and information on the other side. They have special neurons called spindle cells. Incredibly informative, but not entertaining at all. £6.19 #14. The character is an intelligent, outspoken, kind and well rounded teen facing the challenge of a new school, new neighborhood and new friends. There is no storyline, just cold facts about whales. New York: Scholastic, Inc. by Scholastic. I would use this book in my classroom to talk about the different speices of whales. 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. Whether it is a turtle, a whale, a fish, or a crab, the story is the same. Farley Mowatt is a prolific writer and and early environmentalist. published 2018, avg rating 4.17 — published 2020, avg rating 4.05 — published 2009, avg rating 4.17 — 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! published 2016, avg rating 3.57 — The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals (Hardcover) 229 ratings — 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 was a lot of information in this book. But the photographs are not the usual quality found in a Simon book. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores… Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Whales is about the many different kinds of whales and the locations in which they are found during various times of the year. Loved this book! 37,943 ratings — published 2016, avg rating 4.27 — 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! However, I think that this picture book resembles an article: we have only concrete information about whales, and real, but still, monotonous illustrations. I would use this book to talk about how whales migrate, surtvive, and where they live. 90 ratings — Be the first to ask a question about Whales. “Whales have a highly evolved language that works like sonar. Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. He got excited when I expanded on some of the facts, but really it was above him by quite a bit. Human have them, too, and they’re linked with self-awareness, and compassion, and language. This is a well put together book that I think any child would want to look through and read. Baby Beluga book. published 2018, avg rating 3.65 — There is no storyline, just cold facts about whales. published 2018, avg rating 4.06 — Another advantage is the fact that all the pieces of information are logically organized and structured. The pictures, though, are quite OK and very realistic. Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. Perhaps useful when one has to write a school paper about whales. A Book About Whales is a nonfiction children's picturebook filled with amazing true facts about whales, the world's largest mammals. published 2013, avg rating 3.80 — My classroom library has many Seymour Simon books. 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. published 1991, avg rating 3.84 — However, I think that this picture book resembles an article: we have only concrete information about whales, and real, but still, monotonous. There is also great fun in size comparisons of whales with other things, including a train carriage and Tyrannosaurus rex. 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. 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! The first, a beached humpback juvenile, was pushed back to the sea by … published 2013, avg rating 4.09 — published, avg rating 4.25 — Finally an entertaining well written book that speaks to adolescents today. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. 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. updated May 13, 2015 06:35PM — 655 ratings — 4.7 out of 5 stars 120. 4,891 ratings — This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a … 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! 236 ratings — published 1971, avg rating 4.26 — published 2019, avg rating 3.89 — The Account repeated in the Physiologus and bestiaries such as the Exeter Book, and the monster is identified with the whale that swallowed Jonah. 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. 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. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution. published 2005, avg rating 3.97 — 147 ratings — 4,728 ratings — published 2013, avg rating 3.79 — 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. A blue whale is longer than a train carriage (car). Packed with facts and playful in tone, this book is a must-have for young and curious nature lovers. 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. The original Greek versions of the bestiary talk of the Aspidochelone – a name of uncertain etymology. Written and Illustrated by Andrea Antinori. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Shares His Reading Recommendations. published 2015, avg rating 3.82 — Refresh and try again. 1,866 ratings — From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. And the book is even handsome.” (Mark Kurlansky, author of SALT and COD) “Philip Hoare’s THE WHALE is everything you want from a book. This year, not so much. : 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). Well, despite the fact that I did not find this book appealing, I must admit that it is very educational. 267 ratings — In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the Schneider Family Book Award-winning story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. 1,460 ratings — published 1992, avg rating 4.24 — published 1851, avg rating 3.89 — A violent earthquake wreaks havoc on the orcas' world and breaks up Vega's family. 3,035 ratings — Welcome back. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores… 2,564 ratings — Some of his books are due for republication, so his name may rise again in importance. published 2002, avg rating 4.35 — Praise For A Book About Whales… "Immediately engaging . published 2017, avg rating 3.84 — 822 ratings — 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. published 2003, avg rating 4.27 — I would say that it is for children who have already been interested in whales or animals. published 2007, avg rating 3.84 — 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. 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. As promised by the title, this book is about Whales. We read this book together as a book club and we were all shocked and upset by it. published 2015, avg rating 3.42 — 707 ratings — 2,184 ratings — 2,442 ratings — I think whales must be some of the most interesting mammals on the planet. Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry influencers in the know since 1933. They are often murky or only partial shots of the animals which makes it hard to see the differentiating features among the animals. A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. published 2014, avg rating 3.64 — 1,053 ratings — published 2011, avg rating 4.14 — The layout is exceptional, with blue lettering, blue wavelike patterns under each page number, and thoughtful placement of the myriad, masterful illustrations." 506 ratings — published 2015, avg rating 4.12 — It includes a bibliography and index. “They are floating like feathers in the deep blue green.” Little Whale by Jo Weaver is illustrated in beautiful shades of blue. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. the photos are real and a rare glimpse of whales in the wild . The World of the Whale Smriti Prasadam-Halls. 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. 962 ratings — 7,802 ratings — Hardcover #15. A great sea creature raises its back out of the water. published 2000, avg rating 3.72 — It can be a good resource for teachers to talk in the classroom about different species of whales. 120 ratings — 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. Perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to swim with the whales, the book is an immersive experience in a world few get the chance to see. I think this book would be a better fit for the 4th/5th grader that is really interested and in love with whales. 446 ratings — The language used is specific to ocean life, making this a challenge of the child does not have prior knowledge and vocabulary. Does your child squeal with excitement when a whale jumps on the television screen? 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. This is a great informational book. 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. published 2012, avg rating 4.40 — published 2008, avg rating 3.77 — Sea-sand and vegetation gather in on its rough back, until it looks like a small island. Different kinds of whales have different ways to blow water out of their blow holes. Andrea Antinori’s whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring their underwater world to life. published 1998, avg rating 4.00 — When the Whales Walked: And Other Incredible Evolutionary Journeys Dougal Dixon. I would talk about their physical differences and let the children draw pictures of whales. 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