Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales,

including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts.

Perfect for young readers studying the natural world, simple text and watercolor art explore the anatomy, evolution, diet, and more of these majestic ocean creatures. Captions identify different species, vocabulary words (with pronunciations), and key facts. A "Whale Tales" section with bonus trivia is included at the end.

This title is part of the Explore the World . . . with Gail Gibbons series, which promotes active learning, good citizenship, and student leadership.

你知道吗？鲸鱼和人一样，都是用肺呼吸的。蓝鲸是有史以来**的哺乳动物之一。在这本新书中，深入了解鲸鱼生物学，你会发现这些迷人的事实和更多信息，包括关于鲸鱼大小和统计数字的最新信息，一些鲸鱼如何以及为什么使用回声定位，以及最近鲸鱼救援工作的故事。

本书简单易懂，插图精美，非常适合小读者用来研究自然界，探讨这些雄伟的海洋生物的解剖学、进化、饮食等问题。书中还附有说明书确定了不同的物种、词汇（带发音）和关键事实。最后部分还介绍了“鲸鱼的故事”，里面有一些额外的小知识。

本书是《与盖尔·吉本斯一起探索世界》系列的一部分，该系列提倡主动学习、良好的公民意识和学生的领导力。