Realm of the killer whales: Peering into the world of killer whales in the Pacific northwest, Pitcairn reveals both these enigmatic marine mammals and the rich habitat in which they live. Sperm whale oasis: Off the Azores in the vastness of the mid-Atlantic, Pitcairn manages to infiltrate a group of sperm whales-largest of the toothed whales- and to linger in their midst with his camera rolling.

After young Kirra arrives in South Africa to summer with her grandfather, she discovers a baby orca stranded in a lagoon near a rundown amusement park. She names the lonely whale Willy and embarks on a quest to lead the little guy back to his anxious pod before he becomes a captive at the theme park.

A lonely old man who waits each year to see the orcas swim past his house imparts his love of the whales to his granddaughter.

A remarkable new story is unfolding in the Arctic. As the ice melts and polar bears struggle to survive, another animal is taking over the polar bear's once dominant role as top predator. An ever-increasing number of killer whales are appearing in Arctic waters. As the polar bear's world is shrinking, the orca's is growing.

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of Orcas, or killer whales.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to orcas. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"A countdown of five of the most dangerous killer whale encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ocean predators"--

Millions of Free Willy movie enthusiasts have been led to believe that Keiko's return to the wild was a triumph. But according to author Mark A. Simmons, director of the Animal Behavior Team on the Keiko Release Project, the whale's story is one of unnecessary tragedy. Killing Keiko unveils the evolution and collapse of the whale's rehabilitation, covering his final trek across the North Atlantic to his death in Norway.

Zealy is a little seal pup with sparkly eyes and beautiful, silky white fur. Her world is brand-new and full of surprises, but the best surprise of all is when she meets Whubba- a precious baby orca whale. The two become best friends. They protect and love each other, all the while exploring the sand and sea with family and friends. Their adventures are not only fun but educational as the two little creatures learn about safety and their environment....