Baby Whales Drink Milk
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Baby Whales Drink Milk

By Barbara Juster Esbensen, Lambert Davis (Illustrator)

Part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series

Discover how whales, like us, are mammals, not fish.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
32 pages· 899 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Explore the fascinating world of whales and uncover their surprising similarities to humans. This engaging picture book reveals how whales breathe air, are warm-blooded, and even have hair. Young readers will learn about whale anatomy and behavior, discovering that baby whales drink milk just like human infants. Dive into this captivating introduction to marine mammals and see how these ocean giants are more like us than you might think. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the wonders of the natural world.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
899
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about whalesBooks about mammals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41739
Publication
Published
January 1, 1994
First published
June 28, 1994
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064451192

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