Masters of the Ocean Realm: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises [Paperback]

John Heyning (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

Discusses recent discoveries about the characteristics and behavior of whales, dolphins, and porposes, traces their evolution, and looks at the history of their relationship with humans.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Enjoy a colorful introduction to undersea creatures which provides lay readers with fine color photos and examples of the interaction of whales, dolphins and porpoises with human cultures. Essays accompany these explorations of undersea life and habits, making for a fine coverage. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

John Heyning is Associate Curator of Mammals at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Country and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: University of Washington Press (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0295974877
• ISBN-13: 978-0295974873
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,400,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos!, September 30, 2009

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This review is from: Masters of the Ocean Realm: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Paperback)

A colorful, accessible introduction to these masters of the ocean. Tons of great information, plus there are interesting photos on almost every page. Extensive information on life beyond the surface including feeding habits, sensing, diving, behavior and social systems. This book covers it all, from history on whales relationship to thethe Eskimo people to current efforts on conservation and preserving habitat. As one my favorite books on whales, porpoises and dolphins, I refer to and browse this book often.

1 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book for any information on dolphins, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Masters of the Ocean Realm: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Paperback)

If you really enjoy dolphins, you should check this book out. One thing is I like to put my name in the book. It does not give information about the dolphins names though. Read this book and go to the lake.