by Gail Gibbons (Author)
Immerse yourself in the sea in this illustrated look at the world's largest mammals for the littlest learners.
Simple text and watercolor art explore the anatomy, evolution, diet, and much more of these majestic ocean creatures. Captions identify different species, vocabulary words (with pronunciations), and key facts. The gray whale has the longest migration route at about 6,000 miles! A "Whale Tales" section with bonus trivia is included at the end.
Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published over 100 nonfiction books for kids.
Author Biography
According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator. Ms. Gibbons has published more than 100 informational titles, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly, all fully vetted by experts. Her many honors include The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 7.8 x 9.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 1991
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Whales
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
