This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.
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. . . an excellent brief introduction to its subject, more like a very good encyclopedia than a book text. This pictures are first rate. -- The Maui News,Wailuku, Maui
. . . well illustrated with many excellent photos . . . nice compilations of facts about their subjects. . . . very reasonable prices complete an overall recommendation for the entire series. -- Booklist
. . . well illustrated with many excellent photos . . . nice compilations of facts about their subjects. . . . very reasonable prices complete an overall recommendation for the entire series. -- Booklist
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The sperm whale is one of the world's most magnificent animals. It is among the most widely distributed of mammalian species and is found in deep waters in all the world's oceans. Sperm Whales is a general introduction to these fascinating animals, explaining their evolution, physical characteristics, distribution, migration, behavior, and social structure. Sperm Whales is a reliable guide to this animal that will appeal to a wide audience of nature lovers--from young adults on up.
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Stunningly Magnificent,
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Jonathan Gordon has written a splendid book describing the sperm whale's habitat and lifestyle. These huge creatures of the deep often leave their calves frolicking at the surface of the ocean to dive hundreds of feet into the deep sea in their search for food. These crushing depths might prove fatal to other sea creatures, but the sperm whale has adapted its rib cage to collapse under pressure.The sperm whale's pattern of clicks or codas are distinctive forms of communication, usually heard when the whales are socializing near the surface. Variations also occur in whales located near the Galapagos, Azores or Caribbean. Fishing trawlers pose a great risk for the sperm whales, as the whales become easily entangled in the large nets and drown. Seismic surveys, military sonar and underwater experiments also wreak havoc with the sperm whale's need for sonar. This type of acoustic noise is of great concern, since the whale's eye is very small compared to its body length. Its main sensory source is sound. Illustrated with stunning photographs, this book is suitable as a gift or as a worthy read resting on your coffee table.
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not so great,
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I'm disappointed with my purchase of SPERM WHALES. It's the basic problem with buying coffee-table books on Amazon: there's no satisfying way to inspect them first.I thought this was a hardbound coffee table book with a jillion pictures and diagrams. No, it's a short, softcover book that's slightly oversized (about the size of a 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper on its side). You can read the contents in about an hour if you seriously sat down to it. Only about 20 pictures, none of them really amazing. The text also has a constant aggrieved liberal tone running through it.
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A must for all whale lovers,
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If you love whales you MUST get this book. The pictures are amazing and reading is very easy. This is a wonderful book about the GREATEST DIVER on earth.
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- Sperm Whales: Social Evolution in the Ocean by Hal Whitehead on 5 pages
- The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy - and Why They Matter by Ph.D. Marc Bekoff in Back Matter
- Whale Watching (Discovery Travel Adventures) by Nicky J., GUI Leach in Back Matter
- Keiko's Story: A Killer Whale Goes Home by Linda Moore Kurth in Back Matter
- Exploitation of Mammal Populations by V.J. Taylor in Back Matter
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