A nineteenth-century tale of life aboard a New England whaling ship whose captain is obsessed with the pursuit of a large white whale.

Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.

Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of killer whales and such related species as pilot whales and dolphins

Wednesday, a whale living in captivity, is inspired by a little girl named Piper to try to reach the sea.

"A love letter to the 'largest, loudest, oldest' mammal ever to have existed...exhilarating." -People Magazine Winner of the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Nonfiction, From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, to his abiding love of Moby-Dick, to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. The Whale is his unforgettable...

Whales and Dolphins explores the oceans and gives a new twist on these fascinating creatures. From the Antarctic to the sunny coasts of the Caribbean, you can get a glimpse into the mysterious lives of these sea mammals. With tons of amazing images, wacky facts and unbelievable stories, kids will love reading about all of these creatures, from the friendly bottlenose dolphin, to the intimidating killer whale!

Discusses the natural life of whales and human excursions in boats to watch them in their own habitat

Separated from her mother, a young whale swims the oceans for decades until she finds a young girl who shares her vision of one planet for which all are responsible.