Burlington Public Library

Presents information about beluga whales, including where they are found, the structure of their bodies, how they use echolocation, what they eat, and how they behave.

Provides an overview of beluga whales, discussing such key characteristics as their layer of blubber and their rounded bodies.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms of this vocal whale that lives in the Arctic Ocean.

"In Beluga Whales, beginning readers will learn about beluga whales as they swim in the ocean. Follow along as belugas swim with their pod and use their melons to hunt fish. Vibrant, action-packed photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are learn about belugas' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a beluga's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn...

Many thousand of years ago, when a sheet of ice up to a mile thick began to let go of the land, the Atlantic Ocean flooded great valleys that had been scooped out by glaciers, and the salty waves of an inland sea lapped the green hills of Vermont. Into this arm of the sea swam Charlotte.--