Author(s): Dawn Bluemel Oldfield
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 24
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Language: English
Date Published: 2010-08-01
Dimensions: 320.04 x 396.24 x 58.42mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Illustrations: Maps; Illustrations, color

The killer whale is one of the fastest mammals in the ocean. It moves through the water at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour—that's faster than a Bengal tiger runs. The killer whale's super speed helps it catch over 500 pounds of food a day! These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover in the world of these powerful ocean predators. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help killer whales reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the killer whale's top speed to that of other animals.