Orcas

Orcas
ISBN-10
1484610628
ISBN-13
9781484610626
Series
Orcas
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2014-11-01
Publisher
Capstone
Author
Claire Throp

Description

Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on orcas, or killer whales! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about killer whales, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these clever creatures.

Other editions

  • Orcas
    • 2016-08
    • 25 pages
    • Paperback
    • Capstone
  • Orcas
    • 2012
    • 24 pages
    • Paperback
    • Capstone
  • Orcas
    • 2019
    • - pages
    • Paperback
    • Children's Press
  • Orcas
    • 2019
    • 48 pages
    • Paperback
    • Children's Press

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