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A Charm of Dolphins

by Howard Hall, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Vicki Len

With their distinctive characteristics, dolphins are an unending source of wonder and delight. They breathe air, nurse their young, and are both highly communicative and deeply intelligent. This fun and informative book from the "Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents" series introduces 40 species of dolphins through breathtaking color photographs, fascinating facts, and the author's exciting accounts of his own encounters with these beloved mammals. Children learn about dolphins' keen hunting ability, their characteristic jumps and lively games, the unique sense known as echolocation, and other remarkable traits. The book also describes the impact of fishing and pollution on dolphins' natural habitats and explains what can be done to save them.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

With their distinctive characteristics, dolphins are an unending source of wonder and delight. They breathe air, nurse their young, and are both highly communicative and deeply intelligent. This fun and informative book from the Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents series introduces 40 species of dolphins through breathtaking color photographs, fascinating facts, and the author's exciting accounts of his own encounters with these beloved mammals. Children learn about dolphins' keen hunting ability, their characteristic jumps and lively games, the unique sense known as echolocation, and other remarkable traits. The book also describes the impact of fishing and pollution on dolphins' natural habitats and explains what can be done to save them.

Long Description

With their distinctive characteristics, dolphins are an unending source of wonder and delight. They breathe air, nurse their young, and are both highly communicative and deeply intelligent. This fun and informative book from the Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents series introduces 40 species of dolphins through breathtaking color photographs, fascinating facts, and the author's exciting accounts of his own encounters with these beloved mammals. Children learn about dolphins' keen hunting ability, their characteristic jumps and lively games, the unique sense known as echolocation, and other remarkable traits. The book also describes the impact of fishing and pollution on dolphins' natural habitats and explains what can be done to save them.

Details

ISBN0976613484
Author Vicki Len
Short Title CHARM OF DOLPHINS
Pages 48
Publisher London Town Press
Series Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents
Language English
ISBN-10 0976613484
ISBN-13 9780976613480
Media Book
Format Paperback
DEWEY 599.53
Year 2007
Subtitle The Threatened Life of a Flippered Friend
Place of Publication La Canada, CA
Country of Publication United States
Edition 2nd
DOI 10.1604/9780976613480
NZ Release Date 2007-06-21
US Release Date 2007-06-21
UK Release Date 2007-06-21
Edition Description Second Edition
Publication Date 2007-06-21
Imprint London Town Press
Illustrations 40 color photos, Color illustrations, Map
Audience Children / Juvenile
AU Release Date 2007-06-06
Audience Age 9
Edited by Vicki Len

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