Whale (Eyewitness Books) [Hardcover]

Vasilli Papastavrou (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 1993 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Eyewitness Books

Full-color photos. Take a close-up look at these much-loved sea mammals--from familiar dolphins and whales to rarely seen dugongs and narwhals--and learn how they have adapted to sea life, and how they communicate, socialize, and raise their young.  

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-Although indexed and divided into chapters, this introduction to whales is more an attractive browsing item than a substantive work of nonfiction. The two-page entries cover such topics as evolution, physical characteristics, social life, reproduction, and more; headings such as "I am the Walrus" attempt to introduce a hint of humor into the text. Every page is laced with full-color photographs and drawings of marine mammals in a collage type arrangement, and every now and then a small cartoon or "funny bit" is inserted. The writing is often vague and imprecise, e.g., in the evolution entry, "sea otters entered the oceans relatively recently" is stated to explain their still-furry appearance and dependence upon land, but what does the author mean by relatively recently-last week? On the other hand, the brief explanation of the Greek terms for whales' fins-the pectoral (chest) and the dorsal (back)-is well done. Not for reports, but acceptable recreational reading.
Frances E. Millhouser, Reston Regional Library, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 14, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679838848
• ISBN-13: 978-0679838845
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,042,779 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 DK Eyewitness books belong on your child's bookshelf, April 10, 2011

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M. Heiss (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whale (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

This book covers more than just whales - it shows all sorts of marine mammals, including seals and walruses, sea lions and dolphins, porpoises and manatees.

Incredible photographs hold your child's interest, and the facts and details give your child an excellent understanding. This book also covers whaling, and includes a photograph of a whale that has been killed by whalers. It shows seal hunters, also.

There is a good section in this book that shows the problems associated with fishing and pollution. It talks about oceanographers and marine biologists, how they track and identify ocean animals, and how humans are helping and studying these species.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift!, September 27, 2011

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Judy "A Reader" (Freedom, WY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whale (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

I bought this book as a birthday gift for my grandson. He has loved it. I think the pictures as well as the information make this book a welcome addition to any child's library.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for kids, March 14, 2011

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This review is from: Eyewitness: Whale (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

Its a pretty good book if your kids are interested in marine life but this is called Whales and only about half the things are actually about whales. I was expecting a whale book, if I wanted a book about all marine mammals, I would have gotten one called marine mammals. The pictures aren't great and the information is lacking. I wouldn't buy it again.