Examines the life, environment, habits, and endangered status of the blue whale.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to humpback whales. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Befriended by a whale as he is drowning in the ocean, a mouse gets a chance to reciprocate years later in an equally unlikely situation.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.

"Herman Melville's Moby-Dick is considered by many readers to be the Great American Novel. But most don't know that since its appearance in 1851, it has been revised in substantial ways that alter its original meaning. Melville's masterpiece is described as a "fluid text": it exists in multiple versions, each revealing shifting intentions. The new Longman Critical Edition offers unprecedented access to the revisions that Melville made, the further...

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

Simple text and color photographs provide a brief introduction to orcas, also known as killer whales.

Shows the whale and dolphin in their natural surroundings and describes their life and struggle for survival.

A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.

"From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to...