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Whales and Dolphins Belinda Gallagher

100 Facts Whales & Dolphins By Belinda Gallagher

Whales and Dolphins by Belinda Gallagher


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Whales and Dolphins Summary

Whales and Dolphins by Belinda Gallagher

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 Parker
Pages: 48
Age: 7+
Dimensions:9 X 12
Format: Paperback with holographic foil
ISBN: 9781782091967

Additional information

GOR008341067
9781782091967
1782091963
Whales and Dolphins by Belinda Gallagher
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
2014-05-31
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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