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Dolphin, Hippo, Seal, Sea Lion, Walrus, Whale

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A Seal Called Andre
by: Goodridge, Harry & Dietz, Lew

This is warm and unusual book is the true story of a unique human-animal relationship - the friendship between Harry Goodridge and Andre a harbor seal who is confortable in the Goodridge's home (or in their beagle's doghouser) as he is in Penobscot Bay. Living in two worlds, Andre is equally at home with a man and in the wild. B/W photos. 181 pgs
c. 1975, S/C...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


A Seal Called Andre
by: Goodridge, Harry & Dietz, Lew

This is warm and unusual book is the true story of a unique human-animal relationship - the 14 year friendship between Harry Goodridge and Andre a harbor seal who is confortable in the Goodridge's home (or in their beagle's doghouser) as he is in Penobscot Bay. Living in two worlds, Andre is equally at home with a man and in the wild. B/W photos. 181 pgs
c. 1975, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, inside excellent, dust jacket torn in spots


Lads Before The Wind: Adventures In Porpoise Training
Pryor, Karen

Written by the head trainer at Hawaii's Sea Life Park & Oceanic Institute. In this book the reader learns almost as much about human behavior as about porpoise behavior. Starting from scratch, with a report on operant conditioning in one hand and a bucket of fish in the other, Karen Pryor learned to train porpoises, learned to train trainers, and gradually came to be recognized as an international authority on whale and porpoise behavior and training. B/W photos. 278 pgs.
c. 1975, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Seals & Sea Lions Of The World
by: Bonner, Nigel

These mammals comprise the order Pinnipedia and their various families - fur seals, sea lions, walruses and the phocid seals - are described and illustrated. Evolution, classification, distribution, life-cycles, reproduction, zoology, social structure, and their current status and future are all fully discussed. The text is enhanced throughout by some 100 color photographs, detailed diagrams and maps. 220 pgs.
c.1994...H/C...$27.95


Seals Of The World
by: King, Judith

Describing all 43 species of seals, along with info on feeding, breeding, behavior,& health. 240 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C, 2nd ed...$19.95


 

 

Kids Titles: Water Mammal Books

Seals
by: Baker, Lucy

Facts, stories and games relating to seals. 32 pgs. Ages 7-11.
c.1990...Booklet...$4.95


Whales and Dolphins (Kingfisher Young Knowledge Series)
by: Harris, Caroline
A delightful way for children to investigate whales and dolphins, their leaps and dives, how dolphins find hidden fish, and why the humpback whales sing. With fun and easy projects! 48 Colorful pgs. Ages 4-8.
c. 2005, H/C...$8.95


Zoobooks Dolphins & Porpoises
by: Wildlife Education

An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask guide to dolphins & porpoises. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child. Ages 5-12.
c.1990...Booklet...$2.95


Zoobooks Hippos
by: Wildlife Education

An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask guide to hippos. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child. Ages 5-12.
c.1989...Booklet...$2.95


Zoobooks Sea Otters
by: Wildlife Education

An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask guide to sea otters. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child. Ages 5-12.
c.1990...Booklet...$2.95


Zoobooks Seals & Sea Lions
by: Wildlife Education

An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask guide to seals and walruses. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child. Ages 5-12.
c.1987...Booklet...$2.95


Zoobooks Whales
by: Wildlife Education

An all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask guide to the world’s most fascinating whales. Features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child. Ages 5-12.
c.1987...Booklet...$2.95


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