A lively travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the king of the sea. Since his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, author Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. Journeying through human and natural history, this book is the result of his voyage of discovery into the heart of this obsession. Taking us deep into their domain, Hoare shows us these mysterious creatures as they have...

Describes the life of a right whale, where to find them, how they care for their young and the dangers they face.

Poetically describes the wonder of whales--what they look like, how they behave, and where they live.

Text and photographs present information about seals and whales.

While spending the day in their boat on the sea, Mr. Magee and his dog get caught up in wacky adventures with a playful pod of whales.

Jesse now works with Randolph tracking whales in remote coastal waters, where he is reunited with Willy and makes a new 10 year old friend, Max. The three soon become involved in a dangerous rescue mission.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of various types of whales.

A baby whale learns there is more to a whale's tail than he thinks.