{"product_id":"whale-the-illustrated-biography-9780691273211","title":"Whale: The Illustrated Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA marvelously illustrated look at the life of the whale\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us. The routes of their vast oceanic migrations are largely elusive, as are the intricacies of their behavior and social dynamics. This narrative biography takes you out beyond our shorelines and into the depths, providing an up-close exploration of the life of the whale. It covers everything from conception and childhood to family history, relationships, communication, and life challenges, and explains why studying whales helps us to monitor the health of our planet's oceans and marine ecosystems. Written by internationally acclaimed expert Asha de Vos, \u003ci\u003eWhale: The Illustrated Biography\u003c\/i\u003e blends engaging profiles of the best-known species with stunning illustrations to tell the story of these magnificent creatures in all their diversity and complexity.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of specially commissioned illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses familiar species such as the humpback whale, blue whale, killer whale, and sperm whale, as well as smaller and more elusive cousins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers anatomy, hunting and feeding, migration, habitats, whale song, conservation, human interactions with whales, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how whales play key roles in nutrient cycling, regulating prey populations, and influencing carbon sequestration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA must-have reference for whale watchers everywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Asha de Vos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.54w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691273211","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133425082505,"sku":"9780691273211","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_b971e899-8080-4538-83be-deb46b497176.jpg?v=1767678399","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/whale-the-illustrated-biography-9780691273211","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}