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Synopsis
Secret World of Whales In conjunction with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Siebert takes readers deep into the history of human encounters with whales. With masterful storytelling and impressive photographs, this book brings new light to the mysterious underwater world of whales. Full color. Full description
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"An engaging and worthy read" - Kirkus Reviews "Readers should gain a vivid impression of (whales) behavior in the wild, as well as an appreciation for their majesty." - Publishers Weekly "Siebert shares fascinating tales about whales in folklore, literature, and history and then focuses on the incredible value of these loving, intelligent mammals with an interesting form of communication . . . Colorful illustrations outlined in ink support the fascinating, often poetic text." - School Library Journal SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL \"Siebert shares fascinating tales about whales in folklore, literature, and history and then focuses on the incredible value of these loving, intelligent mammals with an interesting form of communication . . . Colorful illustrations outlined in ink support the fascinating, often poetic text.\" KIRKUS REVIEWS \"An engaging and worthy read\" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY \"Readers should gain a vivid impression of (whales) behavior in the wild, as well as an appreciation for their majesty.\"
About the Author
Charles Siebert is a New York City-based journalist and poet who has written four books and contributed to the New York Times Magazine and the New Yorker, among others. His fascination with whales developed during a 2009 trip to Baja, Mexico, where he had many face-to-face encounters with Pacific gray whales.
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- PublisherChronicle Books
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0811876411
- ISBN 13 9780811876414
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages112
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