Simon, Seymour.
Summary: An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the killer whale.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: SeaStar Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.5 SIMGentle, Victor.
Summary: Photographs and text provide information about Orcas, or killer whales, looking at their behaviors, feeding habits, communication skills, and physical appearance; and discussing the reasons for their endangered status.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: G. Stevens 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.5 GENRiggs, Kate
Summary: This revised edition surveys key aspects of killer whales, describing the carnivorous marine mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures came to be.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education / Creative Paperbacks 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.536 RIGTerp, Gail
Summary: Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the killer whales' appearances, daily lives, and homes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Klepinger, Teresa
Summary: Jaws wide. Let the battle begin! Learn how great white sharks and killer whales fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bigfoot Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Simon, Charnan.
Summary: This book briefly examines the behaviors and habitat of the killer whale.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.536 SIMCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.536 SIMRiggs, Kate.
Summary: "A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of killer whales, Earth's deadliest dolphins. Also included is a story from folklore explaining the killer whale's creation"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2012
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: JE 599.53 RIGGish, Melissa.
Summary: "A look at killer whales, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their unique coloration, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.536 GISPallotta, Jerry.
Summary: Contains facts about killer whales and great white sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2009
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J599.536 PALHumphrey, Natalie
Summary: "Between killer whales and alligators, one animal seems to be the best beast, but who would actually win in a face off? An alligator's bite is one of the strongest in the animal kingdom, but is the killer whale's tougher? Through this imaginative and informative text, young readers will discover key facts about each species and decide themselves! This book features full color photographs paired...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 HUMArnold, Caroline.
Summary: Takes the reader on an underwater journey in an killer whale's world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.536 ARNDoty, Eric
Summary: "Creatures of the Sea explores the many animals found in Earth's oceans, providing interesting facts about their habitats, adaptations, and challenges"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: AV2 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 DOTMann, Dionna L.
Summary: Did you know that orcas live in family groups their entire livesand that their intelligent, collaborative hunting techniques are what earned them the nickname killer whales? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 MANPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans. Who would win!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 PALRose, Rachel
Summary: "Strong, smart, and fearless, orcas are awesome. They are often called killer whales, but they aren't whales. They are dolphins! Read more to learn all about awesome orcas"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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Summary: "A heart-warming and true story about an orphaned orca named Springer who was found swimming alone in the Puget Sound in 2002. The book takes us on Springer's journey from being near starvation to rescued to then the challenges of her release, eventual adoption, and the start of her own family."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 ABLPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Contains facts about whales and giant squid, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2012
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PALNickum, Nora
Summary: The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 NICClinton, Chelsea
Summary: Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2017