Orcas for Kids: The Ocean's Most Powerful Killer Whale

Did you know orcas are the only animals known to hunt great white sharks - and win? The killer whale is the ocean's most powerful predator, a creature of extraordinary intelligence, fierce family loyalty, and breathtaking hunting skill. Now your child can discover the full, astonishing story.Inside this book, kids will discover: - Why orcas are called killer whales - and how they take down prey as large as blue whales through coordinated team hunting- How every orca pod has its own unique dialect - a family language passed down through generations- What makes the intentional beach hunt one of the most daring moves in the natural world - and how mothers teach their calves to master it- How the orca's rounded forehead works as a biological sonar device of remarkable precision- Where orcas live worldwide - and why different populations have completely different hunting cultures- How grandmother orcas use decades of knowledge to help their families survive difficult years- What threatens orcas today - and what kids can do to help protect themPacked with stunning photographs and fascinating facts, this nonfiction book about orcas for kids is perfect for curious readers ages 6-10 who love ocean animals and wildlife.Commanding. Intelligent. Unstoppable. Meet the killer whale.Part of The Great Book of Animal Knowledge series.

Pages: 83, Paperback, Independently published