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Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jesse now works with Randolph tracking whales in remote coastal waters, where he is reunited with Willy and makes a new 10 year old friend, Max. The three soon become involved in a dangerous rescue mission.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
5) Free Willy
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A story about the friendship that develops between a 12-year-old boy who knows what it's like to be without a family, and a whale confined in a too-small tank at an aquatic park.
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After young Kirra arrives in South Africa to summer with her grandfather, she discovers a baby orca stranded in a lagoon near a rundown amusement park. She names the lonely whale Willy and embarks on a quest to lead the little guy back to his anxious pod before he becomes a captive at the theme park.
Author
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 264 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A first-hand account of the lives of captive killer whales by one of the most experienced orca trainers to emerge from SeaWorld and the star of the popular documentary "Blackfish".
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"Many people fear the great white shark. But an even deadlier animal lurks in the world's oceans--the killer whale. What would happen if these two faced off? This book looks at the advantages and attack moves of each of these underwater predators. Charts and graphs compare and contrast the two in tooth size, secret weapons, weight, and more. A final narrative tells of an epic battle between the animals. Who will rule the ocean?"--From the publisher's...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces orca whales, describing their physical features, what they eat, where they live, and how they care for their young.
Author
Publisher
Dawn Publications
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"[A 100 year-old orca whale named Granny leads a clan of orcas near the Pacific Northwest in hunting, teaching young whales, and establishing a friendship with humans. Back matter expands on orca life, including their language, echolocation abilities, and family relations]"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet. But can they survive their relationship with humans? Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. The book deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly and accessible way. Writer, filmmaker and orca activist...
14) Orcas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discover many things about the killer whale known as the Orca and the research which is being done to help them to continue to survive in the wild.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A remarkable new story is unfolding in the Arctic. As the ice melts and polar bears struggle to survive, another animal is taking over the polar bear's once dominant role as top predator. An ever-increasing number of killer whales are appearing in Arctic waters. As the polar bear's world is shrinking, the orca's is growing.
17) Whales passing
Author
Publisher
Blue Sky Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
A boy standing with his father on the shore watches five Orca whales and imagines them talking underwater in their star-dance light while the bubbles bubble up.
18) Orcas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
19) High and dry
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dylan lives on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest with his parents, but when they have to go to the mainland, his grandfather weathers a storm to come spend time with him. Grandpa's brought Dylan a number of gifts, and one comes in handy the next day while they are exploring the coast. In fact, this gift leads the duo to a dangerous discovery: a young orca got stuck on the rocks during the storm. Racing against the sun and the heat, Dylan, and...
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