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Whales - by Seymour Simon (Paperback)

Whales - by  Seymour Simon (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From orcas to singing humpbacks, a 1989 New York Times Best Illustrated Book shows how these gentle giants of the sea eat, move, migrate, and survive. "The photographs are lush, the text is succinct, and the oversized format sets off these magnificent creatures".--School Library Journal, starred review. 23 full-color photographs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Whales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic creatures, yet we rarely ever lay eyes on them. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon introduces you to one of the world's truly amazing animals. </strong><strong>This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.</strong></p><p>Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.</p><p>This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Whales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic creatures, yet we rarely ever lay eyes on them. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon introduces you to one of the world's truly amazing animals.</p>

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