Whales!: Strange and Wonderful [School & Library Binding]

Laurence P. Pringle (Author), Meryl Henderson (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-This companion volume to Bats! (2000) and Sharks! (2001, both Boyds Mills) combines a lucid, informative text with strong, realistic illustrations. The popularity of the topic will ensure readers' interest (as will the eye-catching artwork), while the carefully composed narrative will introduce the complexities of a variety of whales. Physical characteristics, communication, feeding methods, range, size, and some behaviors are given space, as are a brief history of whaling and a plea for whale conservation. Addresses for further research are included. Marred by a couple of labeling errors, this book is still ideal for those who want more than what is offered in Gail Gibbons's sea-colored Whales (Holiday, 1991), but are not quite ready for Seymour Simon's handsome Whales (HarperTrophy, 1992) or the demanding richness of Helen Roney Sattler's Whales, the Nomads of the Sea (Lothrop, 1987; o.p.). Whales! is attractive, inviting, and informational.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 3-5. Similar in format and approach to Bats! Strange and Wonderful (2000) and Sharks! Strange and Wonderful (2001), which were also illustrated by Henderson, this volume introduces the varieties, physical features, and behaviors of whales. With just a couple of paragraphs on a typical spread, Pringle's succinct text provides a surprising amount of information in an interesting manner. The clearly delineated and often beautiful illustrations, apparently paintings, help readers visualize the animals and their activities. The book ends with a brief history of whaling and a note on whale conservation that includes organizations to contact for more information. Pringle's 100th book, this offers a solid introduction to whales. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Pr; 1 edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563974398
• ISBN-13: 978-1563974397
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,263,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Whales, August 25, 2004

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This review is from: Whales!: Strange and Wonderful (School & Library Binding)

Fabulously written and illustrated look at various species of whales. Many colorful illustrations are labeled and some show scale. This is an entertaining and educational book! Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review