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The Little Book of Whales
Series: Little Books of Nature
Brief Description
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's whales. Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Whales is an accessible...
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Format: Hardback
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Description
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's whales.
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Whales is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world's whales, with examples drawn from across the globe.
It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on whales in myths and folklore from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of whales.
Series: Little Books of Nature
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780691260129
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 140 color illus.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 95.0mm
Height: 152.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Robert Young is professor of marine science and associate provost for research at Coastal Carolina University.
Annalisa Berta is professor emerita of biology at San Diego State University and the author of Sea Mammals (Princeton).
Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolours. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.
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