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The Wonder of Whales
Discover the Lives of Earth's Most Majestic Giants
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Take a deep dive into the mystery and magic of the world's largest mammals in this visually stunning and scientifically driven exploration. Full of fascinating scientific and historical insights and stories, The Wonder of Whales surveys the extraordinary behaviours, amazing migrations, and sophisticated communication skills of...
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Full of fascinating insights and beautiful illustrations, The Wonder of Whales will deepen all ocean and animal enthusiasts' love for these magical creatures.
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Take a deep dive into the mystery and magic of the world's largest mammals in this visually stunning and scientifically driven exploration.
Full of fascinating scientific and historical insights and stories, The Wonder of Whales surveys the extraordinary behaviours, amazing migrations, and sophisticated communication skills of several species of whales. Author Melissa Hobson is a journalist specialising in ocean life with a mission to inspire people to love and protect the ocean.
Thoroughly researched and brimming with realistic watercolour illustrations, this book offers a treasure trove of information, including:
- The incredible distances whales can travel
- The deeper meanings behind certain whale behaviours, such as breaching and diving
- The contributions of whales to our ecosystem
- How we can protect whales
- And more!
Perfect for ocean and animal enthusiasts, The Wonder of Whales celebrates these majestic oceanic creatures. Discover the beauty and power of a diversity of whale species in this gorgeous book.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781577159155
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 July 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Wellfleet Press,U.S.
Illustration: color illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 390g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Melissa Hobson is a journalist specializing in ocean life with a mission to inspire people to love and protect the ocean. Her work has been published in National Geographic, Scientific American, The Guardian, and New Scientist, among many other outlets. She is a contributing author to the forthcoming title, The Ocean Book from DK in May 2025. She is also the author of the Quarto title, The Wonder of Seashells (April 2025).
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