A Pod of Killer Whales: The Mysterious Life of the Intelligent Orca Contributor(s): León, Vicki (Author), Foott, Jeff (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0976613476 ISBN-13: 9780976613473 Publisher: London Town Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: December 2006 Annotation: Images from "Free Willy" and captive killer whales performing at Sea World don't tell the real story of these marvelous creatures. With their vast bulk and "killer" instincts, these predators -- weighing up to ten tons and eating more than 100 pounds of food a day -- rule their underwater world. This lively book introduces young readers to every aspect of these singular beasts, from their surprising social arrangements (living in lifelong family groups) to their pod-specific dialects to their awesome methods of killing prey. Photos by noted wildlife cinematographer Jeff Foott include rare shots of killer whale behavior. Click for more in this series: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life |
Dewey: 599.536 |
LCCN: 2006027969 |
Age Level: 10-14 |
Grade Level: 5-9 |
Lexile Measure: 1050(Not Available) |
Series: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents |
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.42" W x 10.6" L (0.57 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 148 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 124477 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Images from Free Willy and captive killer whales performing at Sea World don't tell the real story of these marvelous creatures. With their vast bulk and "killer" instincts, these predators -- weighing up to ten tons and eating more than 100 pounds of food a day -- rule their underwater world. This lively book introduces young readers to every aspect of these singular beasts, from their surprising social arrangements (living in lifelong family groups) to their pod-specific dialects to their awesome methods of killing prey. Photos by noted wildlife cinematographer Jeff Foott include rare shots of killer whale behavior. |
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