Decades of commercial whaling nearly decimated a variety of whales considered a keystone species. Keystone species are indicators of the overall health of Earth's habitats. While whales have made a comeback through an international ban on commercial whaling, they are still threatened with extinction. Global warming, water and noise pollution, and commercial shipping and fishing are among the most serious threats to whale survival. Meet the scientists,...

Introduces the physiology, habitats, feeding, and behavior of different types of whales and discusses whale watching

Shows whales in their natural habitat and facts, global research, and conservation efforts are presented to discuss their existence and continuous survival in the wild in the years ahead

Did you know that the biggest animal on Earth, the blue whale, only eats some of the smallest creatures in the ocean? That humpback whales sing underwater songs with lots of verses? Or that orcas can live with their families for their whole lives and bowhead whales can live for more than 200 years? The World of Whales explores the special characteristics and reveals mind-blowing facts about these fantastic animals. Join our sub-aquatic expedition...

Describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales

Humphrey the Humpback whale took a wrong turn and wandered under the the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay

Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life