The Little Book of Whales

Robert Young, Annalisa Berta

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Princeton University Press
22 October 2024

Reference works; Animal behaviour; Marine & freshwater mammals

Series: Little Books of Nature

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.

By: Robert Young, Annalisa Berta
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 95mm,
ISBN: 9780691260129
ISBN 10: 0691260125
Series: Little Books of Nature
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 22 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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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The Little Book of Whales

Robert Young, Annalisa Berta

$24.99

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