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The Little Book of Whales

The Little Book of Whales - Little Books of Nature

Hardback (22 Oct 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's whales

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color 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 color illustrations and photos
  • Makes a perfect gift

About the Publisher

Princeton University Press

We seek to publish the innovative works of the greatest minds in academia, from the most respected senior scholar to the extraordinarily promising graduate student, in each of the disciplines in which we publish. The Press consciously acquires a collection of titles--a coherent "list" of books--in each discipline, providing focus, continuity, and a basis for the development of future publications.

Book information

ISBN: 9780691260129
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 599.5
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 240g
Height: 106mm
Width: 164mm
Spine width: 21mm