Whales, the Gentle Giants

Learn all about these magnificent ocean mammals this Step 3 Step Into Reading Early Reader.

This informative and easy-to-follow non-fiction reader explores the world of whales, from how they care for their young and defend each other against predators, to how they migrate, to how they eat and sleep in water.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging narratives about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.


Author: Joyce Milton
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/01/1989
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 8.74h x 6.10w x 0.14d
ISBN: 9780394898094

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 6383 / Whales: The Gentle Giants


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/1989

About the Author
Joyce Milton was the author of dozens of nonfiction books for children, including Gorillas: Gentle Giants of the Forest; Wild, Wild Wolves; Whales: The Gentle Giants; and many more early readers. She was a former librarian and lived for many decades in Brooklyn, NY pursuing her writing career. She passed away in 2008.