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A guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises ranging from the Common Dolphin to the Killer Whale. It features over 900 photos, annotations and descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks which help you to identify different whale, dolphin or porpoise species quickly.
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
November 16th 2000
by Dorling Kindersley
(first published September 15th 1992)
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May 15, 2020
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May 16, 245pm ~~ I ordered this book after I finished re-reading Moby Dick late last year. I was intrigued by the general whale information Melville gives in that book, and I wanted to learn more. It was fun to dip into as I sailed along with Captain Joshua Slocum in his book Sailing Alone Around the World.
This is a very easy to understand book, and with tons of fascinating details. I never realized the huge variety of cetaceans in the world. Made me sad to think how s ...more
May 16, 245pm ~~ I ordered this book after I finished re-reading Moby Dick late last year. I was intrigued by the general whale information Melville gives in that book, and I wanted to learn more. It was fun to dip into as I sailed along with Captain Joshua Slocum in his book Sailing Alone Around the World.
This is a very easy to understand book, and with tons of fascinating details. I never realized the huge variety of cetaceans in the world. Made me sad to think how s ...more
DK Handbook: Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises: The Visual Guide to All the World's Cetaceans (Eyewitness Handbooks) by Mark Carwardine (Dorling Kindersley 1995)(599.5) is a wonderful reference book for all the cetaceans in both saltwater and freshwater environments. I really like the DK Handbooks! My rating: 7.5/10, finished 6/2/14.
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A clear picture of a Cretaceans, travel guides of dolphin sighting spots, want to know about whale behavior?, confused about what a porpoise is? Well this book has it all! The most amazing non- fiction book, just right for knowledge collectors and sea mammal lovers.
-Mahitha Kakarala, Age 12
-Mahitha Kakarala, Age 12
I like this book because it shows you species of whale dolphins and porpoise and you see their size compared to humans and gives you facts about each one. and it shows you what the animal looks like. A fact I found out about is narwhals horn is actually a tooth.
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Great, straightforward, comprehensive field guide with beautiful illustrations.
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Now as you can tell I love whales, that's why I read this book. Whales are the largest animals on earth some can weigh up to 200 tons! Its like mother nature said one day " hey lets make the most amazing but animal I can think of" and puff, there was a whale. But enough about how much I love whales lets get to the facts. Whales are the largest mammals on earth by far, elephant can kiss there butts goodnight because there is a real giant tonight. Although many people would think the Blu ...more
Now as you can tell I love whales, that's why I read this book. Whales are the largest animals on earth some can weigh up to 200 tons! Its like mother nature said one day " hey lets make the most amazing but animal I can think of" and puff, there was a whale. But enough about how much I love whales lets get to the facts. Whales are the largest mammals on earth by far, elephant can kiss there butts goodnight because there is a real giant tonight. Although many people would think the Blu ...more
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The information in this book was extremely descriptive and helpful. I liked this informational book because it will help me some day become a marine mammalogist. Becoming a marine mammalogist means that right now I need to study on whales and other marine animals, and this book and all of its information has helped me learn more about whales and other animals than I ever imagined.
One of the best and detailed book about all the cetaceans I have ever had in my hands.
Jul 30, 2007
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Great guidebook for anyone into marine mammals.
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El libro más claro sobre cetáceos que he leído, desde fisionomía básica hasta identificar soplidos. Un must para uno que no es experto.
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Easy to read and understand. Basic info like population, threats adn feeding etc. Set apart and easy to see for quick reference.
Good reference book, lots of interesting facts, not for academic referencing but good inforamtion all the same.
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