Whales
- ISBN-10
- 0736880739
- ISBN-13
- 9780736880732
- Series
- Whales
- Category
- Whales
- Pages
- 24
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-09
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Author
- Kevin J. Holmes
Description
Provides an introduction to the whale, covering its physical characteristics, habits, prey, and relationship to humans.
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