White-Sided Dolphins

by John F. Prevost

Book Overview

Journey beyond the blue into the wonderful world of the speedy white-sided dolphin Full-color photos bring readers face to face with this intelligent mammal. A labeled diagram and a chapter on size, shape, and color help readers identify the robust white-sided dolphin from beak to flukes. Students will also discover how this social hunter uses clicks and whistles to communicate with others and a melon to navigate Earth's oceans. With so much to explore, readers will dream of riding waves with active white-sided dolphins A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562394940
• ISBN13: 9781562394943
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6