Helen Plum Library

Brave young explorers get a close-up look at the killer whale. They learn fun facts such as they're a kind of dolphin, they hunt in pods, and they have one calf at a time.

Did you know that orcas live in family groups their entire lives and that their intelligent, collaborative hunting techniques are what earned them the nickname killer whales? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show how this animal fits into the wider category of its...

"As a killer whale, also known as an orca, you are a very social animal, living together with other killer whales in family groups that exhibit complex behaviors. Being a killer whale can be difficult and challenging: You have to hunt for food, raise your young, and keep track of your family"--back cover What is it like to live as a whale? Experience the life cycle of this animal through its own eyes!

Since the release of the documentary Blackfish in 2013, millions around the world have focused on the plight of the orca, the most profitable and controversial display animal in history. Yet, until now, no historical account has explained how we came to care about killer whales in the first place. Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and his own family history, Jason M. Colby tells the exhilarating and often heartbreaking story...

Presents information on the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of killer whales, with an emphasis on how they hunt

The epic tale of a strong, determined fisherman versus an equally determined killer whale, which seeks revenge for the killing of its mate, smashing boats, collapsing buildings and even causing enormous destruction by fire

When one of Chilly da Vinci's inventions separates a chunk of ice from his home iceberg, he must invent something quickly to get himself and the other penguins back home

The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses her own work on laws to protect the...

This book briefly examines the behaviors and habitat of the killer whale

A scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of America's most beloved marine mammal park. It centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the United States, Naomi Rose, the author tells the story of the two-decade fight against public relations-savvy...