Whales Are the Giants of Our Oceans in National Geographic Kids Book

Whales are the giants in our oceans and are always fascinating to learn about. National Geographic Kids coordinated with award-winning photographer Brian Skerry and Stephanie Warren-Drimmer to publish The Ultimate Book of Whales. Gorgeous photos that National Geographic is known for and fun facts about these giants in our oceans make this truly the ultimate book to learn about whales.

Chapter One begins with the quiz question of what is a whale? There are many different kinds of whales and the bottlenose dolphin is also featured as part of the whale family. Blue whales, fin whales, the Baird's Beaked whale, and the Right Whale are just a few of the kinds of whales that are featured. Fun facts about each are part of the information that can be learned. Did you know that the beluga whale is called the canary of the sea? Belugas can also swim backwards. A photograph of a whale and labeled parts of the body begin with Chapter Two. Fun facts about the evolution of whales is part of Chapter Two. An informational chart of the variety of sizes of these giants is featured. Whales use the senses of smell, taste, hearing, and vision to navigate their ocean environment. The large variety of dolphins are also featured throughout the book. Whales rely on their voices to communicate. Fun facts about the voice of the whale are fascinating for the whale watcher. Brian writes a section entitled Face-to-Face with all kinds of whales for each chapter. A comprehensive map of the globe that traces the migration of whales is featured. The final chapter of The Ultimate Book of Whales features a section about how we can help the whales of the oceans. An important part of protecting the whales involves the reduction of plastics in our society.

The Ultimate Book of Whales was published by Natonal Geographic Kids and has an ISBN of 978-1-4263-7526-2

Teachers who teach science will want to add National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Book of Whales to their classroom library. The curriculum always includes the study of the oceans of our planet and the creatures that inhabit our oceans. The book is a comprehensive guide to all things about these giants that inhabit the oceans.

Teachers can prepare curriculum activities to learn about each species of whales in a separate study. The book prepares students to go beneath the ocean in a deep dive study of each. Fun facts about each are included for a study. The book encourages students to learn about each as an individual part of the world of whales.

Dolphins are also featured and teachers can prepare curriculum lesson activities to study these ocean creatures.

A map of the areas of the oceans to trace the migration of whales is included.

Assign research projects for students to prepare a class presentation of their favorite whale. Provide time during the week for students to make their presentation to the class.

Assign a research project for students to learn the history of whaling. Use the information that is a part of the book as a starting point for their research.

Assign a research project for students to learn about how we can protect the whales. Use the provided information in the book as a starting point for their research.

Call attention to all of the fun facts that are sprinkled throughout the book. Assign a research project for students to choose their favorite fun fact and prepare a paper about the fun fact.

Brian Sperry is the talented and award-winning photographer who contributed these awesome photographs of the whales and dolphins for National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Book of Whales. He writes a section entitled Face-to-Face with each creature for the chapters. He recreates his encounters with these amazing creatures and how he went about getting these photographs.