North Atlantic right whales are among the planet's most critically endangered large ocean mammals. With fewer than 350 remaining as of 2023, they could be extinct within 20 years. But teams of marine biologists and whale rescuers are determined to help save the species.

Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts. Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published...

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. But that told only half the story. This story reveals the encounter's harrowing aftermath, as the ship's surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive.

Dolphins and whales may appear to be totally alien to us. But with their mental ability, group communication and the recent discovery that dolphins have individual names, they are closer to us than we ever imagined. Ace underwater cameramen Doug Allan and Didier Noirot embark on a quest to film the most amazing stories of whales and dolphins across the ocean world.

Ishmael was eager for a life of adventure on the high seas, so he joined the crew of a whaling ship called the Pequod and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.

Follow a pod of narwhals, the amazing toothed whales of the Arctic Ocean, as they go on a treacherous journey to their summer resting grounds.

A small Maori village faces a crisis when the heir to the leadership of the Nqati Konohi dies at birth and is survived only by his twin sister, Pai. Pai finds the strength to challenge her family and embraces a thousand years of tradition in order to fulfill her destiny.

All the favorite Veggie Tales characters tell the story of Jonah and his fateful journey. Includes lots of bonus features: featurette - The Making of Jonah; Jonah Karaoke; music videos; and much more.

Archibald Asparagus stars as Jonah, who is chosen by God to help spread his message to the world. Unfortunately, his first stop on his evangelical tour is the city of Nineveh, where the residents while away their days bingeing on cheese snacks and arguing. Circumstances force Jonah to set sail across the ocean, where he's assisted by Khalil, and pirates who are led by the well-meaning but lethargic Mr. Lunt, Pa Grape, and Larry the Cucumber. However,...