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Whale Fact - HOME Whale Fact Whales by Judith Hodge, The largest of all the Earth's living animals, varieties of whales include baleen, humpbacks, right whales, sperm whales, narwhales, and belugas. In this book, each type is vividly described, with facts on whale anatomy, its life cycle, and whale "talk". A brief history of whaling and a short essay on the future of whales is included. Part of Barron's "Animals of the Oceans Series". Color photos. Whales A colorful introduction to a magnificent colossus. Intelligent, social and graceful in their underwater world, whales attract ...

Whale - HOME Whale Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve she ...

Whale Done - HOME Whale Done Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Right Whale - HOME Right Whale Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Thirsty Whale - HOME Thirsty Whale Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Beluga Whale - HOME Beluga Whale Whales by Judith Hodge, The largest of all the Earth's living animals, varieties of whales include baleen, humpbacks, right whales, sperm whales, narwhales, and belugas. In this book, each type is vividly described, with facts on whale anatomy, its life cycle, and whale "talk". A brief history of whaling and a short essay on the future of whales is included. Part of Barron's "Animals of the Oceans Series". Color photos. Whales: A Visual Introduction to Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises by Bernard Stonehouse, The secrets and wonders of the ...

Whale Killing - HOME Whale Killing The Whaling Season: An Inside Account of the Struggle to Stop Commercial Whaling by Kieran Mulvaney, Despite a decades-long international moratorium on commercial whaling, one fleet has continued to hunt and kill whales in the waters surrounding Antarctica. Refusing to let this defiance go unchallenged, the environmental organization Greenpeace began dispatching expeditions to the region in an effort to intercept the whalers and use nonviolent means to stop their lethal practice. Over the past decade, Kieran Mulvaney led four such expeditions as a campaigner and coordinator. In The Whaling ...

Killer Whale - HOME Killer Whale Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus Orca in British Columbia and Washington State by John K. B. Ford, This book presents the results of more than 25 years of research on killer whales in Washington State and British Columbia. Intended for both whale watchers and researchers, this updated edition of the book first published in 1996 contains the latest information about killer whale natural history. It includes over 300 photographs of resident killer whales as well as a genealogical registry that enables readers to identify individual killer ...

Whale Watch - HOME Whale Watch Whale Watching: In Australian and New Zealand Waters Whale watching is fast becoming a passion in Australia and New Zealand, both home to numerous species of whales and dolphins. With whale watching trips springing up everywhere, viewing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat is now much easier. With the success of the first edition of Whale Watching in Australian and New Zealand Waters, a new revised edition with totally up-to-date information has become, necessity as the whale watching industry has expanded considerably. The book will remain the ...

Whale Watching - HOME Whale Watching Whale Watching: In Australian and New Zealand Waters Whale watching is fast becoming a passion in Australia and New Zealand, both home to numerous species of whales and dolphins. With whale watching trips springing up everywhere, viewing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat is now much easier. With the success of the first edition of Whale Watching in Australian and New Zealand Waters, a new revised edition with totally up-to-date information has become, necessity as the whale watching industry has expanded considerably. The book will remain the ...

Whale Penis - HOME Whale Penis Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Pilot Whale - HOME Pilot Whale Pilot Whales Pilot Whales Whales, Dolphins and Sharks Stickers and Seals by Lisa Bonforte, 48 different denizens of the deep -- dramatically depicted: mako, hammerhead, thresher sharks; roughtooth, bottlenose dolphins; humpback, killer and pilot whales; more. Pilot Whale - A Pilot Whale is one of two species of cetacean in the genus Globicephala. The genus is part of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae) although their behaviour is closer to that of the larger whales. Melon-headed Whale - The Melon-headed Whale (Peponocephala electra) is a cetacean of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae). ...

Whale and Dolphins - HOME Whale and Dolphins The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins by Christiane Gunzi, X Young readers are introduced to the mammals of the sea--whales and dolphins--in this book that uses evocative text and realistic, detailed artwork to offer an insight into these animals' reputation for intelligence and their ability to communicate. Also covers the migratory journeys of various whale species, how whales and dolphins nurture their young, and the acrobatic exploits of the agile dolphins. Full-color illustrations. Whales: A Visual Introduction to Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises by Bernard Stonehouse, ...

Baby Whale - HOME Baby Whale Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Bowhead Whale - HOME Bowhead Whale Bowhead Whales Bowhead Whales Gift of the Whale: The Inupiat Bowhead Hunt, a Sacred Tradition by Bill Hess, Gift of the Whale: The Inupiat Bowhead Hunt, a Sacred Tradition Bowhead Whale - The Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus), also known as Greenland Right Whale or Arctic Whale, is a marine mammal of the order Cetacea. Right whale - Ā Balaena mysticetus, Bowhead Whale Gervais' Beaked Whale - Gervais' Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon europaeus), sometimes known as the Antillian Beaked Whale, Gulf Steam Beaked Whale, or European Beaked Whale (hence the scientific name), is remarkable for ...

Whale Watching Cruise - HOME Whale Watching Cruise Tahiti & French Polynesia Guide, 4th Ed. Open Road's best-selling travel guide is fully updated with new hotels, restaurants, cruises and activities! Beautiful French Polynesia is presented by long-time resident and travel writer Jan Prince. Complete coverage of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Tetiaroa, Maupiti, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tikehau, Manihi, Marquesas Islands, Austral Islands, and Gambier Islands. Readers will find out which cruise option is best for them, scuba diving, whale and dolphin watching, where to go for the best Tahitian feasts! Fantastic beachfront resorts, hotels, inns and restaurants, plus fun water sports and land activities. Marine Mammals of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest by Harbour Publishing, Convenient, concise and waterproof, "Marine Mammals of the ...

Gray Whale - HOME Gray Whale Gray Whales Gray whales were hunted to extinction in the Atlantic Ocean and nearly became extinct in the Pacific Ocean. After laws were passed to protect whales in the 1970s gray whales made a rapid comeback and today number approximately the same as they did before whaling almost caused them to disappear. Field Guide to the Gray Whale: With Maps and Directions to Land and Sea Whale Watching Sites in by Oceanic Society, Field Guide to the Gray Whale: With Maps and Directions to Land and Sea Whale Watching Sites ...

Whale Evolution - HOME Whale Evolution Patterns and Processes of Vertebrate Evolution by Robert L. Carroll, X This new text provides an integrated view of the forces that influence the patterns and rates of vertebrate evolution from the level of living populations and species to those that resulted in the origin of the major vertebrate groups. The evolutionary roles of behavior, development, continental drift, and mass extinctions are compared with the importance of variation and natural selection that were emphasized by Darwin. It is extensively illustrated, showing major transitions between fish and amphibians, dinosaurs and birds, and land mammals to whales. No book since Simpson's Major Features of Evolution has attempted such a broad study of the patterns and forces of evolutionary change. Undergraduate students taking a general or advanced course on evolution, and graduate students and professionals in evolutionary biology and paleontology will find ...

Humpback Whale Picture - HOME Humpback Whale Picture Sea Animals by Pat L. Stewart, 30 large ready-to-color pictures with easy-to-read captions introduce youngsters to the octopus, seahorse, penguin, walrus, humpback whale, jelly fish, sting ray, sea urchin and other creatures of the deep. Music from the Motion Picture Whale Music - Music from The Motion Picture Whale Music is a 1994 album by Rheostatics. It is the soundtrack to the film version of Paul Quarrington's novel Whale Music, and should not be confused with the band's 1992 album Whale Music. Humpback Whale - ...

Orca Whale Picture - HOME Orca Whale Picture Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age ...

Whale and Friends - HOME Whale and Friends Namu, My Best Friend (Full Frame, Clamshell) Robert Lansing and Lee Meriwether star in this warm and compelling family drama about a compassionate scientist who forms an unlikely friendship with a magnificent killer whale named Namu. When his mate is killed by whale-fearing fisherman, Namu mourns his loss in the cove of marine biologist Hank Donner (Lansing). Despite his size and reputation, Namu demonstrates that his grief is profound and his sorrow genuine. A sensitive sea creature, he finds a true friend in Donner, who gains his trust ...

Mozart and the Whale - HOME Mozart and the Whale Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at ...

Whale Tails - HOME Whale Tails Moby Dick by Herman Melville, Killing a sixty-ton sperm whale that could destroy a boat with a flick of its massive tail was no easy task. Whalemen of the early nineteenth century were not just hunters, they were also explorers--sailing on the uncharted sea in search of some of the largest creatures on earth. The most famous whale of all? Moby Dick. Here are Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and of course, Moby Dick, rendered anew in a dynamic comic book adaptation of one of the greatest American novels ever ...

Whale Tooth - HOME Whale Tooth Toothed Whales by Jason Cooper, Describes different kinds of toothed whales, including the sperm whale, beluga, and killer whale The Book of Whales by Richard Ellis, The Book of Whales celebrates the beauty, the grandeur, the fascination, of this planet's thirty-three species of whale -- from the legendary humpback, sperm, and blue varieties to the equally alluring but lesser-known ginkgo-toothed, goosebeak, and scamperdown. Gervais' Beaked Whale - Gervais' Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon europaeus), sometimes known as the Antillian Beaked Whale, Gulf Steam Beaked Whale, or European Beaked Whale (hence ...

Whale Photo - HOME Whale Photo Whales by Judith Hodge, The largest of all the Earth's living animals, varieties of whales include baleen, humpbacks, right whales, sperm whales, narwhales, and belugas. In this book, each type is vividly described, with facts on whale anatomy, its life cycle, and whale "talk". A brief history of whaling and a short essay on the future of whales is included. Part of Barron's "Animals of the Oceans Series". Color photos. Wonderful Whales Delve into the world of the only mammals that spend their entire lives underwater. Vivid photos ...

Minke Whale - HOME Minke Whale Minke Whales by A. Rus Hoelzel, Discusses the biology and behavior of the minke whale and the relationship between these creatures and humans. Minke Whales Minke Whales Minke Whale - The Minke Whale or Lesser Rorqual is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. The Minke Whale was first identified by Lacepede in 1804. Gervais' Beaked Whale - Gervais' Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon europaeus), sometimes known as the Antillian Beaked Whale, Gulf Steam Beaked Whale, or European Beaked Whale (hence the scientific name), is remarkable for not having been seen ...

Alaska Whale Watching - HOME Alaska Whale Watching Transients: Mammal-Hunting Killer Whales of British Columbia, Washington, and Southeastern Alaska by John K. B. Ford, Killer whales are found in all oceans of the world, but nowhere are they better known than in the coastal waters of Washington, British Columbia, and Southeastern Alaska, where 25 years of study have yielded many surprising discoveries about their natural history. One of the most remarkable is that two genetically distinct forms of killer whales reside in these waters. The two groups of whales do not associate and each leads a ...

Save the Whale - HOME Save the Whale Saving the Gray Whale: People, Politics, and Conservation in Baja California by Serge Dedina, Saving the Gray Whale: People, Politics, and Conservation in Baja California The Humpback Whale: Help Save This Endangered Species! The Humpback Whale: Help Save This Endangered Species! Gervais' Beaked Whale - Gervais' Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon europaeus), sometimes known as the Antillian Beaked Whale, Gulf Steam Beaked Whale, or European Beaked Whale (hence the scientific name), is remarkable for not having been seen alive as of 2002. This is more amazing given that it is the most ...

Narwhal Whale - HOME Narwhal Whale Whales by Judith Hodge, The largest of all the Earth's living animals, varieties of whales include baleen, humpbacks, right whales, sperm whales, narwhales, and belugas. In this book, each type is vividly described, with facts on whale anatomy, its life cycle, and whale "talk". A brief history of whaling and a short essay on the future of whales is included. Part of Barron's "Animals of the Oceans Series". Color photos. Whales: A Visual Introduction to Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises by Bernard Stonehouse, The secrets and wonders of the ...

Killer Whale Photo - HOME Killer Whale Photo Freeing Keiko: The Journey of a Killer Whale from Free Willy to the Wild In the award-winning tradition of "Seabiscuit" comes this riveting account of the magnificent orca whose movie stardom brought world attention to sea life in crisis, and his inspiring journey from captivity to freedom. 8-page color photo insert. Sea Creatures by Jackie Gaff, Plunge into the dark depths of the sea and come face-to-face with massive manta rays, killer whales, and cunning octopuses. Discover a watery world of sharks and sea snakes ...

Exploding Whale - HOME Exploding Whale The Exploding Whale: And Other Remarkable Stories from the Evening News by Paul Linnman, The Exploding Whale: And Other Remarkable Stories from the Evening News The Ice at the End of the World: The Longest Journey by Robert Siegel, In this exciting conclusion to The Whalesong Trilogy (White Whale and Whalesong), Hralekana the white whale leads his starving companions on a dangerous odyssey for food. Later, he faces the ultimate challenge of preventing a nuclear device from exploding and poisoning half of the world's oceans. A stirring tale of ...

Whale Tail - HOME Whale Tail Moby Dick by Herman Melville, Killing a sixty-ton sperm whale that could destroy a boat with a flick of its massive tail was no easy task. Whalemen of the early nineteenth century were not just hunters, they were also explorers--sailing on the uncharted sea in search of some of the largest creatures on earth. The most famous whale of all? Moby Dick. Here are Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and of course, Moby Dick, rendered anew in a dynamic comic book adaptation of one of the greatest American novels ever ...

Whale Watching Trip - HOME Whale Watching Trip Whale Watching: In Australian and New Zealand Waters Whale watching is fast becoming a passion in Australia and New Zealand, both home to numerous species of whales and dolphins. With whale watching trips springing up everywhere, viewing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat is now much easier. With the success of the first edition of Whale Watching in Australian and New Zealand Waters, a new revised edition with totally up-to-date information has become, necessity as the whale watching industry has expanded considerably. The book will remain ...

Free Gif Killer Whale - HOME Free Gif Killer Whale Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (Widescreen) Two unlikely friends - a boy and a killer whale are reunited under potentially dangerous circumstances in this sequel to the successful family adventure Free Willy. Jesse (Jason James Richter) has finally found stability and contentment with his foster parents Glen and Annie Greenwood (Michael Madsen and Jayne Atkinson), but he is confronted with a new emotional challenge when his birth mother (a drug addict who abandoned him when he was young) dies, and his troubled half brother Elvis (Francis Capra) comes ...

Orca Whale - HOME Orca Whale Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Mozart and the Whale Soundtrack - HOME Mozart and the Whale Soundtrack Whale Rider Soundtrack (Digi-Pak) (CD Slipcase) Whale Rider Soundtrack (Digi-Pak) (CD Slipcase) Free Willy: 10th Anniversary (Widescreen, Special Edition) Simon Wincer's family-friendly whale movie "Free Willy" comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Subtitles are accessible in each of those languages. Supplemental materials include additional information on whales, a ...

Killer Whale Fact - HOME Killer Whale Fact Killer Whales of the World: Natural History and Conservation by Robin W. Baird, Provides facts and research information on killer whales, including where they can be seen and a conservation case study. Killer Whales / By Anne Welsbacher by Anne Welsbacher, X Walk on the wild side! Here is a close-up look at predatory animals, how they locate, capture, and devour their prey. Books in this series explore animals' hunting and survival techniques and the instincts that drive them. While fascinating facts keep readers engaged, the text also explains ...

Whale Sound - HOME Whale Sound Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us For the past twenty-five years, Alexandra Morton has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin research, dedicating her life to the study of orcas (also known as killer whales). Now in "Listening to Whales, Morton shares the spellbinding story of her career, her adventures in the wilderness, the heartbreak she has endured, and the rewards of living her life on her own terms. Born into an artistic family in Connecticut, Morton experienced a seismic jolt when at age twelve ...

Authentic Models AS058 Whale Boat : Whalers had no equal in handling an open boat at sea. At a time when whales were still plentiful as well as ...

Isabel Of The Whales (Hardcover) : On a whale watch trip with her class off the coast of Cape Cod, Isabel, who has always had an affinity for w...

Isabel Of The Whales (Library) : On a whale watch trip with her class off the coast of Cape Cod, Isabel, who has always had an affinity for w...

NANCY DREW - DANGER ON DECEPTION ISLAND : In Danger on Deception Island, you, as Nancy Drew, are investigating a string of mysterious events on Decept...

HER INTERACTIVE NANCY DREW - DANGER ON DECEPTION ISLAND : In Danger on Deception Island, you, as Nancy Drew, are investigating a string of mysterious events on Decept...

"Plush Animal: Orca Whale" : "This plush Orca Whale is too adorable to resist. Delightfully soft to the touch, this plush animal is irres...

"Jewelry - Jewel Box: Whale" : "This 4 in 1 Whale jewel box is a unique collectable. It has a pair of Whale post earrings on the lid, the l...

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Whales: Killer Whales, Blue Whales And Nore (The Kids Can Press Wildlife Series) (Paperback) : Introduces the various types of whale, and discusses their habitat, anatomy, communication, life cycles, and...

Whales: Killer Whales, Blue Whales And More (The Kid Can Press Wildlife Series) (Hardcover) : Introduces the various types of whale, and discusses their habitat, anatomy, communication, life cycles, and...