As Long as There Are Whales
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (567 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887766927 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An outstanding introduction to aquatic marine mammals" according to Midwest Book Review. Talented wildlife artist Daniel Grenier and informative sidebars wonderfully enhance Evelyne Daigle's As Long As There Are Whales. Young readers will receive an outstanding introduction to aquatic marine mammals from dolphins to whales. What makes As Long As There Are Whales a particularly recommended and welcome
Lawrence each year?•In the early 1900s, there were over 5,000 beluga whales in the St. Lawrence? Today they number between 700 and 1,200 and are on the endangered species list.Detailed illustrations by well-known wildlife artist Daniel Grenier and informative sidebars round out this fascinating look at some of the world’s most mysterious creatures.. Finalist for the 2004 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award in the Non-fiction, Environment & Ecology category In coastal villages along the St. Lawrence River, gentle breezes signal the coming of spring – a
The partial map of the St. Lawrence. Although this book might have some value as a supplemental resource, its specialized focus makes it a marginal choice for most collections.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, MankatoCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 5-8–Daigle explores the world of the whales that live in the St. Sobering information about the decimation of whale populations in the last 100 years and the current threats to their survival instill a sense of urgency to reduce pollution in the St. Grenier's paintings effectively illustrate the underwater world. Lawrence River area is not helpful for readers unfamiliar with Canadian geography. All rights reserved. She provides information about their physical characteristics, methods of communication, and food sources. She also considers difficulties involved in studying whales and explains various methods that