Do you know that whales swam the seas sixty million years ago -- millions of years before the first human beings lived on earth? That the Blue Whale is the largest creature that ever inhabited this planet -- larger than any dinosaur? That dolphins have rescued drowning people? That baby whales are born tailfirst under water? That whales come to the surface every few minutes to breathe? That a huge Sperm Whale will dive 2,000 feet to battle a giant squid in the black depths of the sea for a tasty meal?

A brief introduction to the members of the whale family including the blue whale, narwhal, and dolphin. Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural habitat of the different species of whales and dolphins.

Whales (Friendly Dolphins and Mighty Giants of the Sea)