The World of Whales: Get to Know the Giants of the Ocean

by Darcy Dobell, Becky Thorns (Illustrator)

Dive into an exploration of these majestic mammals, one of the most fascinating animal species on the planet. You already know that whales aren’t fish, but mammals who need to breath and hold their breath under water, just like us humans? And that the blue whale grows to be longer than three buses? In The World of Whales we explore many interesting facts about these fantastic animals, looking at the habits and characteristics that make the multiple species of this family so special. From the stealthy orcas that traverse the seas, to the beautiful songs of humpbacks and the booming calls of the blue whales, we immerse ourselves in the lives of these grandiose swimmers. Join our subaquatic expedition to follow agile fins and flukes, learn about their routines, and marvel as these marine giants breach the ocean’s surface.

Genres: Picture Books

72 pages, Hardcover

Published April 14, 2020

Reviews

[The Blossoming Bibliophiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take a deep dive into the world of whales with this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book written by Darcy Dobell and illustrated by Becky Thorns. There are fourteen beautiful spreads featuring seven kinds of baleen whales and seven kinds of toothed whales. Also included are several spreads that provide general details about how whales sleep, communicate, care for their young and migrate. The diversity of whales is truly astounding. The blue whale, which is the largest animal on earth, can grow up to a whopping 95 feet long. On the other hand, there are porpoises, which are small agile whales that are as small as 5 feet long.

This book will be sure to delight any sea creature loving kiddo!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really cool book with lots of detailed information on many kinds of whales. M is on a whale kick, but we'd pretty much stuck to belugas, orcas, blue whales and one book about bow-head whales. This book covers *way* more species.

It was clearly geared toward an older kid, so we didn't read everything on every page, but if you had a kid who was interested in whales who was in elementary school, I'd highly recommend this.

[Jenny Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated, rich with detail, and well organized. Perfect for the child who loves ocean creatures. Not sure who enjoyed it more: me, or my four-year old ☺️