Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Whales is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world's whales, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics – from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on whales in myths and folklore from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of whales.
- A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
- Features some 140 colour illustrations and photos
- Makes a perfect gift
Robert Young is a professor of marine science and associate provost for research at Coastal Carolina University.
Annalisa Berta is professor emerita of biology at San Diego State University and the author of Sea Mammals (Princeton).
Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolours. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.