Ocean State Libraries

"Looking for adventure and a new life, Ishmael, the story's narrator, decides to find work on a whaling boat. On arriving at the Massachusetts harbour to begin his search, the only bed available is already half occupied by a "cannibal" named Queequeg. Although Queequeg has limited English, a friendship forms and the two men sign up for work together aboard the Pequod under the infamous Captain Ahab." --

"An illustrated look at whales describes how they swim, breathe, eat, use sonar, and bear young, and discusses the whale population in the world."--

Presents the illustrated text to the song about the little white whale who swims wild and free.

Questions and answers explore the world of whales, with an emphasis on killer whales.

Bird and Squirrel have a new friend, Sakari, and also a new enemy, the Great Whale, who wants Bird as his next meal.

While spending the day in their boat on the sea, Mr. Magee and his dog get caught up in wacky adventures with a playful pod of whales.

"Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sharks, whales, and other sea creatures, including the hammerhead shark, humpback whale, and giant sea turtle." --

Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of killer whales.

After losing her mom. Willa is grieving and having a hard time living with her dad and his new family on an island off the coast of Washington State. Her dad tries to cheer her up by taking her whale watching, something Willa's mom used to do. While all the passengers are on one side of the boat, Will encounters a humpback whale on the opposite side. Willa feels so lonely that she starts to talk to the whale--and the whale talks back! The whale, named...