Baby Whales Drink Milk

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1

by Barbara Juster Esbensen, Lambert Davis (Illustrator)

Describes the behavior of the humpback whale, with an emphasis on the fact that it is a mammal and shares the characteristics of other mammals

Genres: Science, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens, School, Nature

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 28, 1994

Reviews

[SaraKat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is a cute book to introduce young readers to the idea of mammals vs fish in the ocean. It describes much about the life cycle of whales and how they need to breathe air from above the water unlike fish. The illustrations are nice. I did have some lingering questions about the anatomy of these whales. I can't recall ever having seen a whale's nipples and I can't see how the giant mouth on those calves is able to suck on the teat. I googled it and now know a little too much about whale anatomy. :)

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Old. Pretty boring. But I like having a nonfiction connection to a fiction story about whales.

[Meghan Bohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Up from 2.5 stars. Factual information, decent illustrations, but nothing outstanding.

[Kristiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing wrong with it. I think I was just hoping for something different based on the title. 6.5yo liked it

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is one of my new favorite books. I mean, we all know whales are mammals and therefore they must nurse their young, but how many books actually talk about it. And how does a baleen whale nurse? Well, this book talks about it. It also has other really great information about whales, mostly humpback whales.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Baby whales drink milk by barbara juster esbenson Read this in a kindergarten room, it looks at the life cycle and seasonal movements of humpbacked whales, talks about the similarities of mammalian adaptations and how whales and dolphins are different, and similar.

[Mary McDaneld · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very easy book to read though the concepts and information are packed into the pages. The pictures are interesting and the words are understandable! I loved reading about baby whales and their journey into adulthood; I definitely recommend this book!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Rainbow: The Milk Makers

We've read this one since Bea was a toddler. Too simple for her now - but still an excellent book as are most in this series.