How Did Whales Get So Big
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How Did Whales Get So Big
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Author : MinuteEarth
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2021-11-09
How Did Whales Get So Big written by MinuteEarth and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
STEM for Kids ― Fun for Kids (Ages 8-10) #1 New Release in Children's Books: Environment & Ecology, Atlases, Anatomy, and Earthquake & Volcano In their debut illustrated science book for kids, the team behind the popular YouTube channel MinuteEarth answers all of your child’s wackiest questions about animals, nature, and science alongside engaging images of the natural world. From the scientists, writers, and illustrators at MinuteEarth. Have you ever wondered where Earth’s water came from? Or why leaves change color in the fall? Entertain and educate your kids with fun facts about animals, nature and the wonders of the earth. Amazing STEM for kids, explained simply. With over 300 million views, MinuteEarth simplifies such serious subjects as geology, ecology and biology making them fun for kids. Featuring their signature puns and fun illustrations, this first book in the MinuteEarth Explains series explores topics ranging from weird animal facts to extreme weather, making science for kids enjoyable and unforgettable. Curious questions about our awesome planet. Whether your child is obsessed with the wonder of nature, can’t learn enough interesting facts about animals, or is fascinated by volcanoes, MinuteEarth Explains captures their imagination and fosters an interest in animals, the Earth, and ocean life! By combining humor with rigorous research, this book provides fun facts about animals, nature, science and more in an equally engaging and informative way for kids. MinuteEarth Explains captivates kids with answers to: Why do some animals get gigantic? Why do rivers curve? Can plants talk? How much food is there on earth? And more! If you’re looking for nature books for kids (8-10) or earth science books for kids―or if your child loves books such as The Big Book of Birds, Why?: 1,111 Answers to Everything, or The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth―then your whole family will love this debut book by MinuteEarth!
The Walking Whales
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Author : J. G. M. Hans Thewissen
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2014-11-13
The Walking Whales written by J. G. M. Hans Thewissen and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-13 with Science categories.
Hans Thewissen, a leading researcher in the field of whale paleontology and anatomy, gives a sweeping first-person account of the discoveries that brought to light the early fossil record of whales. As evidenced in the record, whales evolved from herbivorous forest-dwelling ancestors that resembled tiny deer to carnivorous monsters stalking lakes and rivers and to serpentlike denizens of the coast. Thewissen reports on his discoveries in the wilds of India and Pakistan, weaving a narrative that reveals the day-to-day adventures of fossil collection, enriching it with local flavors from South Asian culture and society. The reader senses the excitement of the digs as well as the rigors faced by scientific researchers, for whom each new insight gives rise to even more questions, and for whom at times the logistics of just staying alive may trump all science. In his search for an understanding of how modern whales live their lives, Thewissen also journeys to Japan and Alaska to study whales and wild dolphins. He finds answers to his questions about fossils by studying the anatomy of otters and porpoises and examining whale embryos under the microscope. In the book's final chapter, Thewissen argues for approaching whale evolution with the most powerful tools we have and for combining all the fields of science in pursuit of knowledge.
Whale Boy
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Author : Nicola Davies
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2013-04-04
Whale Boy written by Nicola Davies and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-04 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales . . .
Spying On Whales
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Author : Nick Pyenson
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-06-25
Spying On Whales written by Nick Pyenson and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-25 with Nature categories.
“A palaeontological howdunnit…[Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of…seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science.” —Nature Called “the best of science writing” (Edward O. Wilson) and named a best book by Popular Science, a dive into the secret lives of whales, from their four-legged past to their perilous present. Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-sized creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live 200 years and travel entire ocean basins. Whales fill us with terror, awe, and affection--yet there is still so much we don't know about them. Why did it take whales over 50 million years to evolve to such big sizes, and how do they eat enough to stay that big? How did their ancestors return from land to the sea--and what can their lives tell us about evolution as a whole? Importantly, in the sweepstakes of human-driven habitat and climate change, will whales survive? Nick Pyenson's research has given us the answers to some of our biggest questions about whales. He takes us deep inside the Smithsonian's unparalleled fossil collections, to frigid Antarctic waters, and to the arid desert in Chile, where scientists race against time to document the largest fossil whale site ever found. Full of rich storytelling and scientific discovery, Spying on Whales spans the ancient past to an uncertain future--all to better understand the most enigmatic creatures on Earth.
When The Whales Walked
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Author : Dougal Dixon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-10-18
When The Whales Walked written by Dougal Dixon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
When the Whales Walked is an exquisitely illustrated exploration of the most incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies. Discover a world where whales once walked, crocodiles were warm-blooded, and rhinos ruled the Earth!
Why Size Matters
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Author : John Tyler Bonner
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2006
Why Size Matters written by John Tyler Bonner and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
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Evolution The Whole Life On Earth Story
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Author : Glenn Murphy
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2014-06-05
Evolution The Whole Life On Earth Story written by Glenn Murphy and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-05 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
What is a selfish gene? What are the kingdoms of life? Why are there no car-sized bugs and beetles? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, from how we evolved from chemical soup to shrews to human beings, and why bugs really do rule the world? Evolution: The Whole Life on Earth Story contains absolutely no boring bits! Discover more funny science with Space: The Whole Whizz-Bang Story.
Beneath The Surface
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Author : John Hargrove
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2015-03-24
Beneath The Surface written by John Hargrove and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-24 with Nature categories.
*Now a New York Times Best Seller* Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld's U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow trainers were killed by orcas in marine parks, Hargrove decided that SeaWorld's wildly popular programs were both detrimental to the whales and ultimately unsafe for trainers. After leaving SeaWorld, Hargrove became one of the stars of the controversial documentary Blackfish. The outcry over the treatment of SeaWorld's orca has now expanded beyond the outlines sketched by the award-winning documentary, with Hargrove contributing his expertise to an advocacy movement that is convincing both federal and state governments to act. In Beneath the Surface, Hargrove paints a compelling portrait of these highly intelligent and social creatures, including his favorite whales Takara and her mother Kasatka, two of the most dominant orcas in SeaWorld. And he includes vibrant descriptions of the lives of orcas in the wild, contrasting their freedom in the ocean with their lives in SeaWorld. Hargrove's journey is one that humanity has just begun to take-toward the realization that the relationship between the human and animal worlds must be radically rethought.
Is A Blue Whale The Biggest Thing There Is
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Author : Robert E. Wells
language : en
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Release Date : 1993-01-01
Is A Blue Whale The Biggest Thing There Is written by Robert E. Wells and has been published by Albert Whitman & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The blue whale is the biggest creature on Earth. But a hollow Mount Everest could hold billions of whales! And though Mount Everest is enormous, it is pretty small compared to the Earth. This book is an innovative exploration of size and proportion.
Why Size Matters
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Author : John Tyler Bonner
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-01-09
Why Size Matters written by John Tyler Bonner and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-09 with Science categories.
John Tyler Bonner, one of our most distinguished and creative biologists, here offers a completely new perspective on the role of size in biology. In his hallmark friendly style, he explores the universal impact of being the right size. By examining stories ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Gulliver's Travels, he shows that humans have always been fascinated by things big and small. Why then does size always reside on the fringes of science and never on the center stage? Why do biologists and others ponder size only when studying something else—running speed, life span, or metabolism? Why Size Matters, a pioneering book of big ideas in a compact size, gives size its due by presenting a profound yet lucid overview of what we know about its role in the living world. Bonner argues that size really does matter—that it is the supreme and universal determinant of what any organism can be and do. For example, because tiny creatures are subject primarily to forces of cohesion and larger beasts to gravity, a fly can easily walk up a wall, something we humans cannot even begin to imagine doing. Bonner introduces us to size through the giants and dwarfs of human, animal, and plant history and then explores questions including the physics of size as it affects biology, the evolution of size over geological time, and the role of size in the function and longevity of living things. As this elegantly written book shows, size affects life in its every aspect. It is a universal frame from which nothing escapes.