Washoe County Library System

"The is a gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book about the blue whale. It is full of relatable facts from every day life that help to make the size and habits of the blue whale easily comprehensible and engaging."--

"Blue whales have swum and sprayed their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become blue whale experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that the tongue of blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant? How about that blue whales’ songs can be louder than the engine of a jet plane? Or that, with the right equipment, you can hear a blue whale’s heartbeat two...

Discusses what blue whales are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to blue whales.

Provides information about blue whales, the world's largest mammal, explaining how they look, how they swim, and what they eat. Includes a glossary.

Examines the life, environment, habits, and endangered status of the blue whale.

First, the whale meets a quiet pink cloud, and he thinks this might be the friend hes been waiting for. But when he finds himself in trouble, a group of penguins comes to his rescue and the small blue whale finally gets his wish. This heartwarming story about friendshipwhat it looks like, sounds like, tastes like, and feels likewill have readers agreeing that a true friend is definitely worth the wait.

Almost immediately upon Julie Birds return to the small port town where she was raised, everyday life is turned upside down. Julies Gulf War vet father, Marty, has been on the losing side of a battle with PTSD for too long. A day of boating takes a dramatic turn when a majestic blue whale beaches itself and dies. A blond stranger sets up camp oceanside: shes an agitator, musician-impersonator, and armchair philosopher named Jennie Lee Lewis and Julie...