Orcas: High Seas Supermen

Overview

Could an orca and a person become friends and learn to communicate? Could a captured killer whale return to the sea? Could he locate his home and family? Some scientists don't think so. But a growing number believe it is possible. Explore the world of orcas. Learn about their life in the wild and in captivity. Then form your own opinion.
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Overview

Could an orca and a person become friends and learn to communicate? Could a captured killer whale return to the sea? Could he locate his home and family? Some scientists don't think so. But a growing number believe it is possible. Explore the world of orcas. Learn about their life in the wild and in captivity. Then form your own opinion.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780780796706
  • Publisher: Perfection Learning Corporation
  • Publication date: 8/28/2000
  • Series: Cover-to-Cover Informational Series
  • Pages: 64
  • Sales rank: 700455
  • Age range: 9 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Ellen Hopkins
Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins has been writing poetry for many years. Her first novel, Crank, also written in verse, met with critical acclaim. She lives with her husband and son in Carson City, Nevada.

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Can We Free Willy? 5
Chapter 1 Giant Dolphins 7
Chapter 2 Settlers and Wanderers 17
Chapter 3 High Seas Supermen 26
Chapter 4 The Orca-Human Connection 32
Chapter 5 Star Performers 41
Chapter 6 Going Home 50
Chapter 7 Orca Tales 56
Glossary 61
Index 63
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