{"product_id":"the-ultimate-book-of-whales-up-close-encounters-with-earths-mightiest-mammals-hardcover","title":"The Ultimate Book of Whales: Up-Close Encounters with Earth's Mightiest Mammals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Skerry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephanie Warren Drimmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlunge into the wondrous world of humpbacks, dolphins, and every cetacean in between with famed National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry as your guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis gorgeous compendium features all of the major whale species, from blue whales to belugas, right whales to minke whales, narwhals to orcas, and even dolphins. (Yes, dolphins are whales, too!) Get the inside scoop on how these beloved ocean mammals live, what they eat, and how they hunt, play, communicate, and care for their young. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover which whales have epic underwater battles with giant squid, why scientists think dolphins have unique names for each other, the challenges these animals face, and much more. With breathtaking photography, the latest science, and exclusive behind-the-lens stories from Skerry--including the time he rescued a baby whale caught in a lobster line--this book is a fascinating dive into all things whale. You'll feel like you're swimming right alongside these magnificent mammals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete your collection with: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Book of Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Book of African Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Book of Big Cats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Book of Reptiles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRIAN SKERRY is an award-winning photojournalist and National Geographic Explorer. His recent docuseries \u003ci\u003eSecret of the Whales\u003c\/i\u003e won an Emmy Award. He has been a contributor to \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic \u003c\/i\u003emagazine since 1998, covering a wide range of subjects and stories. You can follow his work on Instagram (@BrianSkerry) or at BrianSkerry.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER is a longtime writer for \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Kids\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and has written several books for Nat Geo Kids, including \u003ci\u003eHey, Baby!; The Book of Heroines\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSurprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eMastermind\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 12 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45583943139372,"sku":"9781426375262","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/iZ8Hcgtr9w9781426375262.webp?v=1780181417","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-ultimate-book-of-whales-up-close-encounters-with-earths-mightiest-mammals-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}