A Pod Of Whales

When a group of whales live together, it's called a pod. Learn about life inside a pod of whales and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps whales hunt for food, communicate with one another, and raise their young.

When a group of whales live together, it's called a pod. Learn about life inside a pod of whales and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps whales hunt for food, communicate with one another, and raise their young.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of whales.

Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's predatory habits, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure.

Introduces killer whales, describing their social structure, eating habits, communication and hunting methods, and threats to their way of life.

Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, a baby sperm whale is born, feeds, speaks to her mother in clicks and spends her days diving, spy-hopping, lob-tailing and rolling as she grows and learns the ways of the sea. Exhilarating color illustrations take children on a magical journey into the deep.

Grade level: 2, 3, 4, p, e, i.

Introduces the group behaviour of a range of animals, provides a basic overview of each animal and discusses the group name and the "roles" of individual animals within the group.

We become ourselves through life's encounters: this is the premise of Dancing with Whales, a memoir in fifty-five episodes. The title essay tells how, at age 16, Betsy Burr met a pod of California gray whales surging onto a lonely beach, and danced among them. Over time she learned that rich encounters are everywhere, if we're open to possibilities. Come adventuring with her and see!