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Whales & dolphins

Gallagher, Belinda(Edited by)
Part of the 100 Facts series
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100 Facts Whales and Dolphins is bursting with awesome images, fun activities and exactly 100 mind-blowing facts.

Children will learn everything they need to know about these amazing marine mammals. 100 Facts Whales and Dolphins covers key topics about these sea creatures in easily-digestible, numbered facts.

Every page features detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life for kids.

This is the perfect dolphin book for kids aged 7+ who want to learn more about these fascinating sea creatures.

Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Whales and Dolphins: - The cetacean family and similarities among different species- Long-distance swimming, breathing and diving, and looking inside their bodies- The old days of whaling, new threats and dolphins who work with people Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - The sperm whale has the biggest brain in the world.

It weighs about 8 kilograms - that's over five times the size of a human brain!- The long tusk-like tooth of the narwhal was once sold as the 'real horn' of the mythical horse, the unicorn. - The blue whale calf is the world's biggest baby at 7 metres in length and 3 tonnes in weight.

It drinks 350 litres of its mother's milk every day!

Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Make a whale using a balloon, papier-mache paste, newspaper strips and paint- Quiz question: The blue whale weighs up to 30 tonnes in weight.

True or false?- Cut out a dolphin from some card and stick it to a straw.

Invent tricks to put on a dolphin show! Author: Steve ParkerPages: 48Age: 7+Dimensions:9 X 12Format: Paperback with holographic foilISBN: 9781782091967

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Product Details
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
1782091963 / 9781782091967
Paperback / softback
599.5
01/01/2014
United Kingdom
English
48 pages : illustrations
30 cm
Children / Juvenile Learn More