The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book

From the Atlantic spotted dolphin to the ziphius, the stunning images in this book bring to life 26 fascinating creatures that live in water but need air to breathe. Meet the blue whale. Not only is it the largest sea animal, it's the largest animal on earth, with a tongue that weighs as much as an elephant. Discover a leopard seal resting on the ice in Antarctica. This toothy mammal has powerful jaws and a taste for penguins and other warm-blooded meals. Watch the tucuxi leap into the air and dive back into the Amazon River. These beautiful South American dolphins live in freshwater as well as in the ocean. Each animal is gorgeously illustrated and set in its natural habitat. And the accompanying text provides some key facts and descriptions. Which animal is known as a sea cow because it munches on sea grass? Which is the largest and heaviest of the seals? Which whale has fins that are shaped like wings? The answers are pages away in this eye-popping guide for young lovers of wildlife.