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Mysteries of Marine Mammals
An Illustrated Guide to Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
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Dive into the unique world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This beautifully designed guide for children ages seven and up offers a deep dive into the lives of marine mammals, covering everything from their historical ancestors to their babies, how they communicate to how they sleep,...
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An enchanting non-fiction exploration of our world’s greatest marine mammals
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Description
Dive into the unique world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This beautifully designed guide for children ages seven and up offers a deep dive into the lives of marine mammals, covering everything from their historical ancestors to their babies, how they communicate to how they sleep, their epic migrations to how they have evolved to be perfectly suited to underwater life.
Bursting with fun facts organized into digestible, bite-sized sections, as well as more than 40 full colour, highly detailed illustrations depicting these beloved creatures and their deep blue homes, Mysteries of Marine Mammals is perfect for budding marine biologists, animal lovers, and any child interested in the vast world around them.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837290208
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 270.0mm
Height: 370.0mm
Weight: 880g
Pages: 48
About the Author
After a master's degree in art direction at ESAG Penninghen, author-illustrator Amandine Delaunay worked in a global design agency. She now works independently, creating her images by hand, inspired by traditional engraving techniques. She has illustrated several books including Entre chats, the Histoires naturelles series and Livre de la Nuit. This is the first book she has written, researched in collaboration with paleontologists, oceanographers and marine specialists.
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