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Wild About Whales

By Owen Davey
Series: About Animals
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Did you know that whales are the loudest animals in the world? Or that blue whales aren't actually blue? Do you know the differences between a toothed whale and a baleen whale? Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world's largest mammals,... Read More
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Did you know that whales are the loudest animals in the world? Or that blue whales aren't actually blue? Do you know the differences between a toothed whale and a baleen whale?

Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world's largest mammals, full of facts about whales, their diets, habitats and how they communicate (and yes, dolphins too).

Wild About Whales by Owen Davey offers fascinating insights into these incredible creatures, making it a must-read for nature enthusiasts and readers of all ages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838742300

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator based in Worthing, UK. He graduated with a first class degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica, including books in the UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China & Korea. He has also worked for some impressive clients including The New York Times, Microsoft and Orange.

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