Songs of the Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices

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Not so much...

I simply didn't care

Very disappointing

A Little Disappointing

It was "okay."

Songs of the Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices
Jodi Picoult
Manufacturer: Washington Square Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0743431014

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Sometimes finding your own voice
is a matter of listening to the heart....

Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionally charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment....For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her husband, renowned San Diego oceanographer Oliver Jones. But during an escalating argument, Jane turns on him with an alarming volatility. In anger and fear, Jane leaves with their teenage daughter, Rebecca, for a cross-country odyssey charted by letters from her brother Joley, guiding them to his Massachusetts apple farm, where surprising self-discoveries await. Now Oliver, an expert at tracking humpback whales across vast oceans, will search for his wife across a continent -- and find a new way to see the world, his family, and himself: through her eyes.

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Sometimes finding your own voice is a matter of listening to the heart.... Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionally charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment....For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her husband, renowned San Diego oceanographer Oliver Jones. But during an escalating argument, Jane turns on him with an alarming volatility. In anger and fear, Jane leaves with their teenage daughter, Rebecca, for a cross-country odyssey charted by letters from her brother Joley, guiding them to his Massachusetts apple farm, where surprising self-discoveries await. Now Oliver, an expert at tracking humpback whales across vast oceans, will search for his wife across a continent -- and find a new way to see the world, his family, and himself: through her eyes.

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Not so much..........2007-09-28

I had heard that Jodi Picoult is one of the best fiction authors out right now, so I decided to pick up one of her books. Not knowing that it was her first novel, I grabbed Songs of the Humpback Whales. I thought the story sounded interesting and the idea of the five perspectives was interesting to me...well, I couldn't even finish this book. I usually become very involved in the stories I'm reading and often read late into the night and this book did NOTHING for me...it was work to get through a few chapters at a time. As I said before, I thought the idea of the following the different characters from chapter to chapter would be interesting...and it wasn't. It made the book very choppy and hard to follow...especially considering that the girl's story was written from the end to the beginning. Because of the lack of flow, I found myself completely disconnected from all the characters and I really didn't care about what happened to any of them...which is why I didn't finish the book.

I simply didn't care.......2007-09-27

Like many have noted already, this book lacked character development. I struggled to get through each chapter and found that I didn't like most of the main characters. Even now if I try to imagine what each person looks like, I can't come up with a picture in my mind. When I read stories about people, that is critical.

Even though Jane suffered abuse at the hands of her father (and I agree with the reviewer that the sexual abuse component didn't seem integral to the story) and even though she was a woman in search of...something, I found I didn't like her. She was not a sympathetic character. And her brother, Joley, was strange. I think he was in love with his own sister (he said, at the end, that she is his anchor). He wrote letters that no brother I know would ever dream of writing. In that regard, I found the prose, while elegant, unconvincing.

Jodi Picoult often explores issues of morality in her writings which I really appreciate. But this story left me bothered on several fronts. First, Jane is selfish. She justifies an extra-marital affair (and yes, Oliver was guilty of that too) saying "Sam was who I was supposed to connect with." Please. He is 25. She is 35. If she had connected earlier with him (say 10 years prior) we would have the situation of Rebecca and Hadley in reverse.

Speaking of, I was very troubled by their relationship. Again, Picoult describes their short-lived relationship with beautiful prose and flowery language, but one can't avoid the fact that a 15 year old girl has no business being with a 25 year old man. What happened between them on that mountain was a man taking advantage of a young, naive, emotionally immature girl. It was rape. Not only was she young, she was seriously ill with pneumonia.

I have enjoyed many of Picoult books, but this book was not one of them.

Very disappointing.......2007-09-17

I rarely write reviews for books, but I felt compelled to write a review for this book, as it was so disappointing. I have only read one other book by Jodi (The Pact) which I thoroughly enjoyed. However, the same cannot be said for this book, in fact I felt cheated for even reading the book. I felt the style of the book, in that five characters told the story, contributed to a lack of depth in the characters. Consequently, I cared little for any of the characters and ended up skipping any chapter written by Oliver. Rebecca was the most interesting character and I actually felt some emotion during her story. The other characters and story lines were wooden and I was not at all engaged by the main characters pilgramage or emotional awakening. In summary, a very disappointing story, lacking depth and emotion and the style of the "five voices" provided a disjointed read.

A Little Disappointing.......2007-09-01

I am an avid fan of Jodi Piccoult. I have read most of her books and find myself getting through them quickly, with little desire to put them down. I must express my disappointment with The Songs of the Humpback Whale. Although there are aspects of the books that I do like, it has been a challenge to get through. In fact I finally gave up about three-quarters of the way through and moved on to a new book. I kept thinking that it would grab me at some point and keep me intrigued, but it did not. I will continue to read Jodi Piccoult...I guess all authors have one book that is not a favorite of readers - this is mine.

It was "okay.".......2007-08-27

I read through the other reviews, and it's amusing that so many other readers had the same opinion about this book as I did. I have been a Jodi Picoult fan for several years, and I have never been disappointed with any of her titles. "My Sister's Keeper," "The Pact," and "Nineteen Minutes" were all amazing. My favorite aspect of Picoult's novels is that each seems to have a surprising twist at the end that I was not expecting. For this novel, I was expecting the twist that never came.

Like other readers, I was frustrated with some of the main characters. I liked Jane and Rebecca, and I enjoyed following their relationship, but the secondary characters were annoying. I was very confused at the beginning of the novel when some of the characters were introduced. For awhile, I thought that Sam might have been Jane's father. Joley was also a little creepy to me. I thought that there would be some crazy unexpected twist with his relationship with his sister. I didn't really make the connection between some of the things that he wrote about and the relevance with the rest of the plot. For example, the part that he wrote about the family in their childhood town who got the new windows for their house. Usually I can catch the analogies, but I must have missed that one.

While abuse was clearly a major theme in the book, I think it would have been fine if Picoult had left the abuse that Jane suffered from her father as physical and not sexual. It seemed as though that part was just thrown in, and there were not really any major ties to the rest of the novel. The physical abuse was easily related to Oliver hitting Jane as well as Jane hitting Oliver.

As for the telling of the story in five perspectives, I was initially excited about the idea. But it was confusing that Rebecca went backward, and I had a really difficult time following the chronological order of the story. Knowing so early on about Hadley's death made it seem as though there was nothing left to anticipate. The climax and the finale were the same, and I was disappointed that there wasn't really anything left to keep my attention. It was incredibly repetitive, and I think this could have been avoided if the situations that were described by different characters had not been so scattered, with each character giving varying information.

This is the first time that I have been anxious to finish a Picoult book because I was getting bored. The others that I have read have been fantastic, and I'm glad that she kept writing after this first book.

A Humpback Whale Tale (Go, Diego, Go! (8x8))

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Diego's always hip in our house

A Humpback Whale Tale (Go, Diego, Go! (8x8))

Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
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ASIN: 1416915117

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Oh, no! A baby humpback whale is stuck on a rocky island. Join Diego as he twists and turns in this adventure through the rainforest and ocean! After reading the story, children can learn exciting facts about humpback whales!

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Diego's always hip in our house.......2007-05-15

These books are simple - but our almost three-year-old's a big fan!

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Humphrey the lost whale
Reading Rainbow
The best whale "true story."
Awesome Book!!!

Humphrey the Lost Whale
Wendy Tokuda , and Richard Hall
Manufacturer: Heian International
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Binding: Paperback

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Humphrey the lost whale.......2004-11-02

I think this book is good because it is a true story about a lost humpback whale that goes into the Sacramento River. I like this book because we are studying marine mammals in class.

Reading Rainbow.......2002-11-15

I first saw this book on Reading Rainbow, one of my favorite PBS shows as a kid. The story fascinated me, and I'm glad I was able to get my hands on a copy. It's about a whale who can't seem to stay with his family (which all kids can identify with at one time or another), and how the community helps him find them again.

The best whale "true story.".......1999-10-27

The kind of book you think of when you're looking for a good whale story. Lots of personality and drama, and a super read-aloud for kids even as young as 4. Another fun whale story is The Whale Comedian, which is more humorous and whimsical, but, like Humphrey, shows what kids like most: how we can be friends with these exciting sea creatures.

Awesome Book!!!.......1999-02-20

The kids I used to babysit used to demand that I read this one incessantly. Very well-written, well-illustrated and cute.

DK Readers: Journey of a Humpback Whale (Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone)

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Go look at in a bookstore first
I love this book so, so much!

DK Readers: Journey of a Humpback Whale (Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone)
DK Publishing
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
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ASIN: 078948515X

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Written by children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field of literacy, DK READERS capture children's interest and help them learn.

DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at four graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.

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Go look at in a bookstore first.......2007-04-17

So I ordered this book of of the strength of some other DK books that I have purchased for my son. All of the other books I looked at in a bookstore first - this time I did not. So imagine my surprise to find a picture of a dead dolphin floating upside down in a drift net.

For me that is not an appropriate image for a child to see. I can understand if they want to bring up the topic, and the other picture of a whale with a drift net where the words say that he breaks free is fine. But a picture of a dead dolphin - the book went staight back to Amazon.

I love this book so, so much!.......2005-12-13

I love this book so, so much because it has a map. I learned that he swims from the warm water to the cold water. There's not much food in the warm water but there's lots of food in the cold water. I learned that a whale's tail goes up and down but a fish's tail goes side to side.

You should read this book because it's awesome and has a map.

Travis, age 5

Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings

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What a weird strange trip
Laugh and learn about sea mammals
3 1/2 stars would be more accurate
Fluke
great

Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings
Christopher Moore
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0380978415
Release Date: 2003-06-03

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In his entertaining adventure-in-whale-researching, Fluke, or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings, Nathan Quinn, a prominent marine biologist, has been conducting studies in Hawaii for years trying to unravel the secret of why humpback whales sing. During a typical day of data gathering, Nate believes his mind is failing: the subject whale has "Bite Me" scrawled across its tail. Events become even stranger as the self-proclaimed "action nerds," Nate, photographer Clay, their research assistant Amy, and Kona, a white Rasta (a Jewish kid from New Jersey), encounter sabotage to their data and equipment. They also observe increasingly bizarre whale behavior, including a phone call from the whale to their wealthy sponsor to ask that Nate bring it a hot pastrami and Swiss on rye, and discover both a thriving underwater city and the secret to what happened to Amelia Earhart.

Thoughtful, irreverent, and often hilarious, Moore has crafted a tale that contains a bit of the saga of declining whale populations due to hunting and habitat destruction, as well as his over-the-top, decadent wit as applied to scientific methodology and professional jealousies. Moore notes a pasty, rival scientist "looked like Death out for his after-dinner stroll before a busy night of e-mailing heart attacks and tumors to a few million lucky winners," and that killer whales (which are all named Kevin), are "just four tons of doofus dressed up like a police car." Smart, sincere, and a whale of a story, Fluke is terrific. --Michael Ferch

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After reverently lambasting the most cherished rites and credos of virtually every one of the world's major religions in his transcendently hilarious novel Lamb, the one and only Christopher Moore returns with a wild look at interspecies communication, adventure on the high seas, and an eons-old mystery.

Marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn is in love -- with the salt air and sun-drenched waters off Maui ... and especially with the majestic ocean-dwelling behemoths that have been bleeping and hooting their haunting music for more than twenty million years. But just why do the humpback whales sing? That's the question that has Nate and his crew poking, charting, recording, and photographing any large marine mammal that crosses their path. Until the extraordinary day when a whale lifts its tail into the air to display a cryptic message spelled out in foot-high letters: Bite me.

No one on Nate's team has ever seen such a thing; not his longtime partner, photographer Clay Demodocus, not their saucy young research assistant, Amy. Not even spliff-puffing white-boy Rastaman, Kona (the former Preston Applebaum of New Jersey), could boast such a sighting in one of his dope-induced hallucinations. And when a roll of film returns from the lab missing the crucial tail shot -- and their research facility is summarily trashed -- Nate realizes that something very fishy indeed is going on.

This, apparently, is big, involving dangerously interested other parties -- competitive researchers, the cutthroat tourist industry, perhaps even the military. The weirdness only gets weirder when a call comes in from Nate's big-bucks benefactor saying that a whale has made contact -- by phone. And it's asking for a hot pastrami and Swiss on rye. Suddenly the answer to the question that has daunted and driven Nate throughout his adult life is within his reach. But it's waiting for him in the form of an amazing adventure beneath the waves, 623 feet down, somewhere off the coast of Chile. And it's not what anyone would think.

It must be said: Christopher Moore's Fluke is a whale of a novel.

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Just why do humpback whales sing? That's the question that has marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn and his crew poking, charting, recording, and photographing very big, wet, gray marine mammals. Until the extraordinary day when a whale lifts its tail into the air to display a cryptic message spelled out in foot-high letters: Bite me.

Trouble is, Nate's beginning to wonder if he hasn't spent just a little too much time in the sun. 'Cause no one else on his team saw a thing -- not his longtime partner, Clay Demodocus; not their saucy young research assistant; not even the spliff-puffing white-boy Rastaman Kona (né Preston Applebaum). But later, when a roll of film returns from the lab missing the crucial tail shot -- and his research facility is trashed -- Nate realizes something very fishy indeed is going on.

By turns witty, irreverent, fascinating, puzzling, and surprising, Fluke is Christopher Moore at his outrageous best.

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What a weird strange trip.......2007-08-01

I've only recently discovered the writings of Christopher Moore, but I'm now on a quest to read all of his books, and I can't tell you why. They are all uniquely quirky and funny. Each of his novels is a fairly quick read with a love story, a mystery, and some sort of paranormal element thrown in for good measure.

His style of writing makes his books so easy to digest. You don't have to think, just giggle.

I started out by reading "LAMB" and actually 'learned' some religous history. I found his account fascinating and exciting. It led me to want to read more of his writings, and I've been glad that I have.

Fluke is a great book, but its premise starts to get a little strange. If I want to start thinking about my impact on the planet, I stick to "ISHMAEL".

I recommend Christopher Moore as an author and this book as a second or third book of his to pick-up. To get a flavor for his work, start out with "YOU SUCK - A LOVE STORY" and then either this or "LAMB".

Laugh and learn about sea mammals.......2007-07-28

Christopher Moore cracks me up.
His absurd humor is addicting.
Get the audio book and you can laugh while driving.

3 1/2 stars would be more accurate.......2007-05-30

For anyone looking for a break from the mundane, cliche novels that are out there, then Christopher Moore will certainly fit the bill; and Fluke is no exception. The story is of a whale biologist and his eventful (and unbelievable) research in Hawaii. Of course, Moore's insane and inane plot devolves from there.

Although this book delivered a few laughs, I did not find it nearly as funny as "A Dirty Job" (although Moore's comments on "advanced poop-chute technology" should not be missed).

The plot overall is as crazy and unexpected as you would expect from Moore, but seems to drag a little toward the end. Also, I was not terribly happy with the resolution of everything.

The characters are very likeable, but do not seem to do much growing over the course of the novel.

Fluke is worth checking out if you are a fan of Moore's, or if you have some free time on your hands, but you may be better off getting it at the library.

Fluke.......2007-04-12

My husband and I listened to this on vacation in San Diego. We spent alot of time on the freeways. Fluke kept us laughing and entertained the whole time!

great.......2007-03-31

I liked this book so much I've now read several more of his. This one is still the best so far. Clever, fun, fast paced, unpredictable! I recommend it highly.

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A fun story of a little whale who is determined to be both happy and ecological in her habits
Children will enjoy
...will appeal to fans of the film 'Finding Nemo', and will give readers an environmental science lesson they'll never forget.

Abigale the Happy Whale
Peter Farrelly
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0316011908

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DESCRIPTION: Famously funny Hollywood writer and director Peter Farrelly introduces his humor to a new generation of fans. Abigale the Happy Whale offers them a timely, kid-friendly ecological message paired with loveable illustrations from Jamie Rama. Readers are sure to want to join Abigale and her friends Golfin' Dolphin, Clem the Clam, Wordsmith the Swordfish, and Moby Duck on their underwater adventure to clean up the pollution in the ocean where they live.

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A fun story of a little whale who is determined to be both happy and ecological in her habits.......2006-07-29

All the humpback whales in Santa Monica are sad except for Abigale the Happy Whale - until she discovers ocean pollution is threatening her sea world. It's up to her it seems to lead a cleaning expedition in this fun story of a little whale who is determined to be both happy and ecological in her habits.

Diane C. Donovan
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Children will enjoy.......2006-07-07

All the humpback whales that live in Santa Monica are sad, except for Abigale the Happy Whale. Abigale thinks that her school is going on a trip to the beach. On the way, she meets up with all her sea friends who question her about why whales would be going to the beach.

Abigale helps her friends who have had their beds squished by things people throw into the ocean, or are hit on the head by golf clubs when they are tossed in the sea, or might have a tire stuck on their nose.

Finally, Abigale is fed up with all the questions, and she asks her school teacher why they were going to the beach. Her teacher explains that they aren't going to the beach, rather they are going to beach themselves so people will learn what pollution is doing to the ocean. This makes Abigale sad. Is there anything she can do that will teach humans about water pollution without the whales having to become beached?

Abigale the Happy Whale is a cute story for four-to eight-year-olds. It is written in an adorable, yet quirky manner, and the characters have unique names, such as, Golfin' Dolphin, or Wordsmith the Swordfish. The book had several instances in it that made even my fifteen-year-old laugh out loud, and it completely held the interest of my four-year-old daughter, who wanted me to read it over and over.

Abigale the Happy Whale is a wonderful way to teach children what pollution does to our oceans and how it affects the sea creatures. I recommend ABIGALE THE HAPPY WHALE for your favorite child.

Armchair Interviews says: The illustrations are colorful and well-done and Abigale the Happy Whale is guaranteed to keep your child engaged.

...will appeal to fans of the film 'Finding Nemo', and will give readers an environmental science lesson they'll never forget........2006-05-25

For some strange reason, all of the humpback whales residing in Santa Monica, California are quite gloomy. All except for one, that is. And that special Santa Monica humpback whale is Abigale the Happy Whale. Unfortunately, Abigale doesn't seem to realize that she should be glum right now, as well, considering that all of her sea friends are in big trouble, now that there is so much pollution in the ocean. Once Abigale discovers the reason why all of her friends are so sad, she feels sad, as well. However, instead of floating around, and not doing anything to cheer her pals up, she decides to make a difference. One that will save her friends - as well as cheer them up - and protect the ocean from being polluted by the land-dwellers anymore.

At first glance, I thought that this was another cute under-the-sea adventure. However, upon further inspection, I realized that ABIGALE THE HAPPY WHALE actually conveys a special message that will teach young readers - as well as their parents - the hazards of pollution, and spread the word that the ocean is not a dump. Peter Farrelly has done a lovely job of creating a crew of intelligent characters - including Clem the Clam, Moby Duck, Wordsmith the Swordfish, and Golfin' Dolphin, among others - and brought them together to teach a lesson that will stay emblazoned in the readers' mind for years to come. Accompanied by gorgeous, eye-catching illustrations by Jamie Rama, ABIGALE THE HAPPY WHALE will appeal to fans of the film FINDING NEMO, and will give readers an environmental science lesson they'll never forget.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

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Wings in the Sea
Lois King Winn , and Howard E. Winn
Manufacturer: University Press of New England
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Humpback Whales (World Life Library)

ASIN: 0874513359

Book Description

Whale watchers and armchair naturalists will join scientists and environmentalists in welcoming this excellent illustrated introduction to the humpback.

Baby Whales Drink Milk (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1)

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good science book for young readers

Baby Whales Drink Milk (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1)
Barbara Juster Esbensen
Manufacturer: Harpercollins Childrens Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060215518

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`The title epitomizes Esbensen's creative presentation of an important concept: how whales differ from the fish they seem to resemble and share characteristics with other mammals.… An excellent addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series.'—K. `Introduces a full range of information about whale anatomy, development, and behavior.… Esbensen's simple, informative text keeps its young audience clearly in view.'—BL.

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good science book for young readers.......2000-04-01

This is yet another fine addition to a great series for young children. It contained quite a bit of information on whales, but not too much for young readers to digest. The illustrations could have been a bit more varied.

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Fantastic book about Humpback Whales
Astonishing photos of humpback whales

Mitsuaki Iwago's Whales
Mitsuaki Iwago
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0811805859

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With their immense size, extraordinary grace, and hauntingly mysterious songs, humpback whales are among the most majestic and awe-inspiring creatures on earth. Following the phenomenal success of his best-selling Serengeti, renowned wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago has created a seminal collection of photographs, many of them dramatic close-ups, that record with visceral intimacy the grandeur of these giants as they swim, feed, dive, and surface in the open ocean. Including informative captions and a moving essay on his experiences photographing the humpbacks, Mitsuaki Iwago's Whales is the most riveting and original work over produced about one of the world's most fascinating and spectacular creatures.

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Fantastic book about Humpback Whales.......2003-03-11

It is obvious that Mitsuaki Iwago went to great lengths to produce the photography he displays in this book. His photo captures of the cooperative 'bubble feeding' behavior of the humpbacks is remarkable. This type of behavior seems to be unique to the humpback whales of southeast Alaska which Mr. Iwago has done a remarkable job documenting in this book with absolutely fascinating photography. This is one book that should not be left out of any collection pertaining to whales.

Astonishing photos of humpback whales.......1998-12-27

Some of the photos in this book are the best I've ever seen of nature photography. It's a book I've enjoyed looking through many times with my son, who is now 3 years old. My only quibble is that some of the photos are too much alike, e.g., too many spouts together in one place. But I hate to say anything negative at all about such a beautiful set of pictures. There's also some useful information about humpback whales.

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wow.... wow....
great book

Humpback Whales (World Life Library)
Phil Clapham
Manufacturer: Voyageur Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0896582965

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This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.

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wow.... wow...........2004-03-09

You won't get a scientific or intellectual review from me on this book. uh uh. We sailed out to Stellwagen Bank and encountered so many humpback whales... and while we were in our own little sailboat! What a thrill. After doing this a couple of times, I sought out some books on humpbacks to keep onboard. This is one of my favorites. Majestic, beautiful animals. Surreal experience... and it's nice to have a book that brings me back to those magical moments. (sigh) Wow.

great book.......2000-12-13

World Life Library produces some of the best books with regards to ceteceans. This book is no exception. Expertly written by Dr Phil Clapham, its a vivid potrayal of one of earth's most beautiful and yet mysterious marine mammal's, the humpback whale. Great book packed with excellent pictures.

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