You slip over the side of your boat, diving deep into the watery realm of the Earth's largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping one day to understand their language. Meet these intelligent, social creatures in their natural habitat, learn about the different kinds of whales; discover how we can help them, and how we can protect their environment.

In the "Face to Face With Animals" series, National Geographic experts take you into the wild! Go behind the scenes with the people who research and photograph wild animals. Each book includes "Tips from the experts", a "facts at a glance" reference section, a scientific experiment, a glossary, and a "find out more" section all stimulate participation.

• Ages 7-11
• Softcover
• 32 pages
• 10" x 10"
• © 2010

• Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 - National Science Teachers Association/Children's Book Council
• Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" for 2008