Common Dolphins

Journey beyond the blue into the wonderful world of the friendly bottlenose dolphin! Full-color photos bring readers face to face with this intelligent mammal. A labeled diagram and a chapter on size, shape, and color help readers identify the popular bottlenose dolphin from beak to flukes. Students will also discover how this resourceful hunter uses clicks and whistles to communicate with others and a melon to navigate Earth's oceans. With so much to explore, readers will dream of riding waves with entertaining bottlenose dolphins! A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents From their smiling faces to their high-flying jumps, dolphins are delightful in every way! This exciting series makes a splash with readers interested in encountering these playful marine mammals. Each book highlights what dolphins look like, where they live, and how they defend themselves against enemies and other threats. Readers will explore special dolphin senses such as echolocation as well as behaviors from hunting and feeding to raising calves. Full-color photographs and easy-to-read text make learning about dolphins an unforgettable underwater adventure! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.