Frank Carlson Library

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to humpback whales. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Humpback whales use unique songs to communicate throughout the world's oceans. But whaling and other threats almost silenced humpback whales completely. Humpback whales describes the characteristics of these animals and how bans on whale hunting and other efforts have helped save this distinctive species.

Being a marvelous musician is just one of the things that make humpback whales superstars! Did you know humpbacks eat up to 3,000 pounds of food per day or that they can grow longer than a school bus?

Just why do humpback whales sing? That's the question that has marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn and his crew poking, charting, recording, and photographing very big, wet, gray marine mammals. Until the extraordinary day when a whale lifts its tail into the air to display a cryptic message spelled out in foot-high letters: Bite me. Trouble is, Nate's beginning to wonder if he hasn't spent just a little too much time in the sun. 'Cause no one...

Maggie and her team of marine biologists dive into the ocean with a pod of humpback whales to record their songs and learn about how whales communicate.

Convinced whale songs are boring, young humpback whale Soren decides to write his own, catchier tunes, and even when his music is met with less than encouraging feedback, he finds a way to keep composing.

Diego has an adventure when he rescues a baby humpback whale which is stuck on an island.

Describes the characteristics of humpback whales, their feeding habits, migration routes, and vulnerability to hunters. Also discusses efforts, by such groups as Greenpeace, to preserve them as a species.

Examines the appearance, behavior, and life cycle of this playful singing whale and describes modern efforts to protect it.