The Wonder of Whales - Discover the Lives of Earth's Most Majestic Giants

Take a deep dive into the mystery and magic of the world’s largest mammals in this visually stunning and scientifically driven exploration. 

Full of fascinating scientific and historical insights and stories, The Wonder of Whales surveys the extraordinary behaviors, amazing migrations, and sophisticated communication skills of several species of whales. Author Melissa Hobson is a journalist specializing in ocean life with a mission to inspire people to love and protect the ocean. Thoroughly researched and brimming with realistic watercolor illustrations, this book offers a treasure trove of information, including:

• The incredible distances whales can travel
• The deeper meanings behind certain whale behaviors, such as breaching and diving
• The contributions of whales to our ecosystem
• How we can protect whales
• And more!

Perfect for ocean and animal enthusiasts, The Wonder of Whales celebrates these majestic oceanic creatures. Discover the beauty and power of a diversity of whale species in this gorgeous book.

About the author

Melissa Hobson is a journalist specializing in ocean life with a mission to inspire people to love and protect the ocean. Her work has been published in National Geographic, Scientific American, The Guardian, and New Scientist, among many other outlets. She is a contributing author to the forthcoming title, The Ocean Book from DK in May 2025. She is also the author of the Quarto title, The Wonder of Seashells (April 2025).

Product details

• Authors: Melissa Hobson
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 23.07.2026
• EAN: 9781577159155
• ISBN: 978-1-57715-915-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Weight: 390 g
• Illustrations: color illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, NATURE / Animals / Marine Life, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Seasonal interest: Summer, Holidays & seasonal interest, Sea life and the seashore: general interest, Sea life & the seashore, Wildlife: aquatic creatures: general interest, Oceanography (seas and oceans), Wildlife: Aquatic Creatures, Oceanography (seas)