The Life Cycle of a Whale

By Karuna Thal and Bobbie Kalman

Book Overview

A male humpback whale sings long, complicated songs to attract a female. When the male and female mate, it is often for life. The Life Cycle of a Whale looks at the life of a humpback whale from birth, through its first year of life, and growth to adulthood. Enchanting illustrations and vibrant photographs supplement the text. Children will learn more about: - humpback migration from polar waters to warmer waters where the young are born - their trip back to feed in the north - how a calf learns to breathe and nurse - caring for the calves in a pod

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778706834
• ISBN13: 9780778706830
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6