Whales: An Illustrated Celebration DK readers are encouraged to explore

readers are encouraged to explore their world as both artists and scientists

contributors show how social issues can be taught as part of history

and motherhood” ( The Washington Post )

Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie and Guy Bois

Whales: An Illustrated Celebration DK readers are encouraged to exploreA gorgeously illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide to the wonderful whales, dolphins, and porpoises of the world. Some of the world's most fascinating and beloved animals, cetaceans have captivated the human imagination for centuries. An Illustrated Celebration explores the most interesting and illuminating facts about these marine mammals, from the enormous blue whale (which has a heart the size of a car!) to the Amazon river dolphin