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Journey of the Humpbacks

Juliana Muñoz Toro, illustrated by Dipacho

This illustrated nonfiction book traces humpback whales as they migrate from Antarctica to the Colombian Pacific. It presents information about their swimming, songs, calves, life spans, baleen-whale biology, and notable acrobatics. Infographics and back matter expand on the material, and the creators contribute a special note. The book combines the whales’ long journey with facts about how they live.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Animals · Ocean Life · Science · Travel
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Published
September 16, 2025
Pages
44
ISBN-13
9780802856432
Language
English
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