Whales

Living Wild

by Melissa Gish

A look at whales, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their streamlined bodies, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.

46 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

Melissa Gish is Associate Professor of English at Glenville State College, in West Virginia. She is the author of more than 100 juvenile educational books on such topics as biography, folklore, science, natural history, and wildlife.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although it had outstanding pictures, after a review of two non-fiction texts on the same subject, this did not impress me. There are accuracy issues and it is kind of boring, reading like a textbook. I won't be recommending the "Living Wild" series in the future unless it's just to see some great photos.

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was excited to read this book, since Whales are my favorite animals, and I was not disappointed. A perfect, compact read that gives you all the necessary details and shows the beauty of these creatures.