Orca: The Whale Called Killer

by Erich Hoyt

Book Overview

A timely update on a beloved classic. When Erich Hoyt's Orca: The Whale Called Killer was first published in 1981, little was known about Orcinus orca . The largest member of the dolphin family was... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0920656250
• ISBN13: 9780920656259
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: Camden House (NY)
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Awesome and touching

This is my absolute favorite book on orcas. I have read it three times. I bought it years ago at the Vancouver Aquarium while visiting the whales in the area and never tire of re-reading it. One of the the things I like are the appendices which list data on the whales. I wish Erich Hoyt would write a second volume or update it again! If you love orcas you will love this book.

A magnificent, detailed story of a man studying orcas

I am an avid orca lover and this book was amazing. I was astonished by some of the stories I read. If you like orcas, you will love this book. It is very informational and quite entertaining. I highly reccommend this book.

Orca: The Whale Called Killer

An aewsome book. Reads really well and is full of useful information. A must for all Orca enthusiasts.

The definitive book on orca...a must read!

This is by far the best book on orca that is out there so far. Informative, enthralling and captivating. If you are not already an orca lover you will be after this...and you will want more...for Erich and friends to report the latest. I have read it three times...and continue to go back and re-read and highlight sections. This book also has appendix containing interesting info on captive whales all over the world. I just wish Hoyt would update soon!