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O'Keefe, Emily

Humpback Whale

48 pp. | ABDO/Core Library | December, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-68078-469-5 $32.79 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-68079-854-8
(3) 4-6 Back from Near Extinction series. Each volume follows the featured animal's journey to the brink of extinction and back. Four chapters cover the species' decline over time; its physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and reproduction; specific threats to its survival; and various conservation efforts. Layouts with large stock photos, maps, charts, and text boxes enhance the informative, workmanlike texts. Comprehension exercises and writing prompts appear throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Back from Near Extinction titles: Giant Galápagos Tortoise, Gray Wolf, Grizzly Bear, California Condor, American Alligator, Humpback Whale, American Bison, and Bald Eagle.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher

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