Do Whales Get the Bends?

by Tony Rice

Using a question-and-answer format, this entertaining book addresses over 100 general interest questions about the sea, sea life, seabirds and man’s relationship with the sea.

Why is the sea salty?
Does anything eat jellyfish?
Why do whales sing?
How do flying fish fly?
Who owns the oceans?
Inspired by questions raised while the author was a guest lecturer on cruise ships, this fascinating and informative book is a lighthearted, surprising, and entertaining read for anyone interested in the sea in its many forms. Each bite-sized entry is no more than two or three pages long, making it an ideal book to dip into for anyone interested in the oceans and the teeming life above and below them.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Michael Emberley]

The average ratings do not reflect my experience of this terrific book. Well researched and full of interesting information about the sea. Anyone living near the sea, or even just taking a sea cruise would enjoy this book. A really good read. Don't be put off by the negative reviews.

[Marisa Walz]

Q&A book written for 4th graders but enjoyed by me.

[Tom]

Light, fun and informative...