Fleming Community Library

Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

This book provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the killer whale.

"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...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about great white sharks and killer whales. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Offers an overview of the behavior, physical characteristics, hunting methods, and habitat of killer whales.

In 2002, a young orca was discovered in Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington--lost, starving, alone and 300 miles away from her home waters in Canada. Six months later, the orca, named Springer, was rescued, rehabilitated and reunited with her pod near the north end of Vancouver Island. It was the first successful orca rescue and reunion in history! Now, Springer's complete story is told in a kid-friendly narrative, accompanied by . . . watercolor...

Simple text and photographs introduce orca whales, including their physical characteristics and behavior.

Sam Fox is on holidays with his family in Antarctica when their ski plane crashes on the ice. As the unstable iceshelf cracks apart, Sam and his younger brother become separated from the rest of the group. Before long, they're stranded on a wobbly icefloe. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, a massive creature emerges from the deep. A creature with huge jaws, and rows and rows of enormous teeth.

This book gives fascinating facts about orcas and their lives in the wild. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.