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Meet the Whales

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It's time to climb on board a submarine and delve below the ocean's surface to meet some of the most beautiful and diverse creatures on Earth: whales. From blue whales, the largest creatures to have ever lived on Earth, to the narwhals that can survive below... Read More
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Meet the Whales

An around-the-world trip to meet eight species of whale and learn all about them and their habitats. Includes a map of the world showing whale hotspots and a size comparison spread!

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It's time to climb on board a submarine and delve below the ocean's surface to meet some of the most beautiful and diverse creatures on Earth: whales. From blue whales, the largest creatures to have ever lived on Earth, to the narwhals that can survive below sea ice, discover more about these amazing creatures in this brilliantly illustrated guide to eight species of whales.

Use the handy world map filled with whale hotspots to cross the continents, exploring the diverse habitats where these whales live. See how you size up against the whales with a comparison chart and use the fun fact files to become an expert on these watery wonders!

Meet the Whales by Kate Peridot offers a fascinating journey into the lives of these magnificent marine mammals, providing both education and entertainment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804537060

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: clr illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Becca Hall

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 436g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Kate Peridot (Author)

Kate Peridot is an author of both fiction and non fiction children's books who lives in the south of France. In 2014 her story, The Elephant Carnival, won a Walker Books Animal Stories competition. She studied creative writing at The London School of Journalism. In her spare time, Kate loves to hike, swim and explore the world.

Becca Hall (Illustrator)

Becca Hall is an illustrator living in Cornwall, UK. She graduated from the Manchester School of Art in 2014 with a first class honours degree, where she also won the Alumni Award for illustration. When she is not painting, Becca can be found surfing, walking her dogs, hunting for treasures or inside a cosy cafe with a cuppa and a cake.

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