In this latest book by acclaimed science writer April Pulley Sayre, young readers follow along as a mother humpback whale and her calf make their annual trek from the warm waters of the Caribbean to their summer feeding grounds off the coast of New England and back again. Within this extraordinary story of migration, Sayre provides information about how humpback whales breathe, sing, and how they got their name-a secondary layer of text expands upon...

"Presents an up-close look at humpback whales, including their body features, habitat, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

"This book will delight young readers as they learn about the humpback whale's Awesome Animal Power. Basic information is covered, such as life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, body diagram, map, fun facts, facts page, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

"Humpback whales are some of the largest animals in the sea. They're also known to migrate an amazing distance each year-up to 5,000 miles! In this book, readers will learn fascinating facts about humpback whales. Readers will also follow the humpback whale on its migration, learning where, how, and why it moves from place to place. Brilliant photographs will bring these marine giants to life for readers. Accessible text will give them a deep understanding...

"Readers will learn about the impressive migration of North Pacific humpback whales. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO." - Abdo Publishing website.

Introduces humback whales and their habitats, food, life cycles, behavior, and the threats they face.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the humpback whale.