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Description
Whales is a non-fiction book that introduces young readers to various types of whales, including orcas, belugas, and baleen whales. The book explains the differences between whales with teeth and those without, while also exploring how whales communicate and the threats they face in the wild. Written at a third-grade reading level, the 626-word text is illustrated with photographs and is part of the Ransom Reading Stars program for developing readers.
Quick Summary
Dive Into the Wild amazing world of whales and discover why these ocean giants capture everyone's imagination. Kids will love learning about orcas hunting in super smart packs, belugas singing their quirky squeaky songs, and how the enormous blue whale heart is so big a small child could crawl through its arteries. If your kid loves the Magic Tree House fact trackers or any National Geographic Kids animal books, they'll flip for this whale adventure. Perfect for children ages 5-8 in kindergarten through third grade who are curious about marine life and ocean animals.