Narwhals

Author: Todd McLeish
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295804696
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
Among all the large whales on Earth, the most unusual and least studied is the narwhal, the northernmost whale on the planet and the one most threatened by global warming. Narwhals thrive in the fjords and inlets of northern Canada and Greenland. These elusive whales, whose long tusks were the stuff of medieval European myths and Inuit legends, are uniquely adapted to the Arctic ecosystem and are able to dive below thick sheets of ice to depths of up to 1,500 meters in search of their prey-halibut, cod, and squid. Join Todd McLeish as he travels high above the Arctic circle to meet: Teams of scientific researchers studying the narwhal's life cycle and the mysteries of its tusk Inuit storytellers and hunters Animals that share the narwhals' habitat: walruses, polar bears, bowhead and beluga whales, ivory gulls, and two kinds of seals McLeish consults logbooks kept by whalers and explorers and interviews folklorists and historians to tease out the relationship between the real narwhal and the mythical unicorn. In Colorado, he visits climatologists studying changes in the seasonal cycles of the Arctic ice. From a history of the trade in narwhal tusks to descriptions of narwhals' vocalizations as heard through hydrophones, Narwhals reveals the beauty and thrill of the narwhal and its habitat, and the threat it faces from a rapidly changing world. Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHwaqdKyLCQ&list=UUge4MONgLFncQ1w1C_BnHcw&index=9&feature=plcp

Narwhals and Other Whales

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 198489322X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Track the facts about the unicorn of the sea--the narwhal--and its closest relatives! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #33: Narwhal on a Sunny Night, they had lots of questions. What is a narwhal? Why is it nicknamed the unicorn of the sea? What other whales live in the arctic? How do they survive the cold? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about narwhals and other whales. Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Narwhal on a Sunny Night

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525648399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away with Jack and Annie! This time, meet famous explorer Leif Erikson and help save a narwhal! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie off to Greenland, they're not sure what time they've landed in, but they immediately know what their mission is: save a narwhal! Then they meet a young hunter named Leif Erikson and they ask for his help. But Leif has other ideas... Track the facts with Jack and Annie in the nonfiction companion to this book: Narwhals and Other Whales. If you're looking for Merlin Mission #33: Carnival at Candlelight, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #5.

Narwhals and Other Whales

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1984893203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

The World of the Arctic Whales

Author: Stefani Paine
Publisher: Sierra Club Books for Children
ISBN: 9780871569578
Category : Bowhead whale
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Why do these whales live where no others can? How do they keep warm in subzero water temperatures? How do they navigate and communicate under the ice? Biologist Stefani Paine tackes these and other intriguing questions as she explores the extraordinary natural history of Arctic whales. Dramatic photographs document the behavior of the whales as they cavort, mate, migrate, and evade their predators. 45 color photos.

It's a Narwhal!

Author: Mari C Schuh
Publisher: Lerner Classroom
ISBN: 1541526945
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
"Learn all about narwhals! These magnificent tusked creatures of the sea come to life through carefully leveled text and vivid images! Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction"--

Face to Face with Whales

Author: Linda Nicklin
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426306970
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into the dark realm of the Earth’s largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. Photographer Flip Nicklin brings you face to face with whales as they communicate, nurse their young, and surface dramatically for air. Learn of the different kinds of whales, discover how we can aid their recovery from years of overhunting, and how we can protect their environment.

First Sticker Book Narwhals

Author: Holly Bathie
Publisher: First Sticker Books
ISBN: 9781474968294
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This bright, fun sticker book is filled with playful narwhals, furry sea otters, slinky sharks and more amazing sea creatures. Children will love adding stickers, big and small, to bring the deep sea, kelp forest and icy oceans to life. Sticker books are brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and creativity as children carefully choose stickers for each scene. With over 100 stickers, exciting big animals and charming illustrations, this book will keep small children occupied for hours. Includes both familiar and lesser-known seas creatures and marine habitats, providing new scenes for children to explore and plenty of things to talk about.

Narwhals Are Awesome

Author: Jaclyn Jaycox
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1977119824
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Lift your tail and splash the water! It's time to share a day up close with a narwhal. See this whale's watery home, what it eats, and how it cares for its young. This book from the series A Day in the Life: Polar Animals describes a typical day and night in the life of a narwhal. Features include a body map with labels for key aspects of the animal's body.

Little Narwhal, Not Alone

Author: Tiffany Stone
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 1771646217
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea. When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he finds himself far from home, too far to return on his own. Scared and alone, narwhal looks for other narwhals but finds a pod of belugas instead. They don’t speak his language or eat the same foods, but when the belugas begin to play—little narwhal knows exactly what to do! This heartwarming story is the perfect gift for young kids starting school, daycare, or making new friends: Little narwhal finds friends in new and unexpected places, helping kids to feel excited and empowered about relationship-building. Shares an important message about acceptance, empathy, and overcoming differences The poetic language and playful illustrations are engaging and memorable Includes a note from a marine biologist about the true events that inspired this story.