Evelyne Daigle, respected biologist and educator, explores the mysteries of the St. Lawrence River, gentle breezes signal the coming of spring – and the arrival of the first whales. Lawrence? Today they number between 700 and 1,200 and are on the endangered species list.Detailed illustrations by well-known wild
Evelyne Daigle, respected biologist and educator, explores the mysteries of the St. Lawrence River, gentle breezes signal the coming of spring – and the arrival of the first whales. Lawrence? Today they number between 700 and 1,200 and are on the endangered species list.Detailed illustrations by well-known wildlife artist Daniel Grenier and informative sidebars round out this fascinating look at some of the world’s most mysterious creatures.. Lawrence River and the whales that migrate there annually.Did you know that•Whales descend from a hairy doglike land mammal?•More than a dozen different species of whale migrate to the St. Finalist for the 2004 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award in the Non-fiction, Environment & Ecology category In coastal villages along the St. Lawrence each year?•In the early 1900s, there were over 5,000 beluga whales in the StThis splendidly written book not only gives you how-to, but why and wherefore, interspersed generously with noted plantsman Graham Rice's wry humor and keen observations. This book is great for the family.. Looking forward to reading this.. It's a nice historical piece, but not much of it would be useful on a practical level unless you live in an occupied nation in the early to mid 20th century.. I do not believe that this is accurate in either a microeconomic or macroeconomic sense. "When The Railroad leaves Town: Volumes 1 & 2" is especially recommended for academic library American History, Social Issues, American Transportation Studies, and Urban-Planning reference collections and supplemental reading lists.. It says much about human foibles, It says much about the real consequences of mistakes in judgement.. Logical, up to date and easy to read, full of pictures a timeline and glossary.. This is a plane that is still in operation today in various places and in various forms, although it was beset with problems meLawrence River area is not helpful for readers unfamiliar with Canadian geography. Although the English translation flows fairly smoothly, many books and films on the resources list are in French, and almost all of them are aimed at adults. Among the behaviors she describes are mating, hunting, and stranding. Grenier's paintings effectively illustrate the underwater world. Sobering information about the decimation of whale populations in the last 100 years and the current threats to their survival instill a sense of urgency to reduce pollution in the St. The index is minimal, and without a glossary, many readers will need to keep a dictionary at hand. From School Library Journal Grade 5-8–Daigle explores the world of the whales that live in the St. She provides information about their physical characteristics, methods of communication, and food sources. The partial map of the St. Although this book might have some value as a supplemental resource, its specializ
- Title : As Long as There Are Whales
- Author : Evelyne Daigle
- Rating : 4.52 (423 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-3-13
- Format : Hardcover
- Pages : 48 Pages
- Asin : 0887766927
- Language : English
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