"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dolphins.

"While swimming off the coast of Maui, Susan Casey was surrounded by a pod of spinner dolphins. It was a profoundly transporting experience, and it inspired her to embark on a two-year global adventure to explore the nature of these remarkable beings and their complex relationship to humanity. Casey examines the career of the controversial John Lilly, the pioneer of modern dolphin studies whose work eventually led him down some very strange paths....

An introduction to dolphin species from around the world, including bottlenose dolphins and several species of orcas. Describes dolphin habitats, physiology, communication, intelligence, parenting, eating habits, and other facts. Also discusses conservation and how to protect dolphins from hunting, pollution, and other threats.

From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, go under the water’s surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins and the familiar bottlenose dolphin. Follow marine biologists, Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Dr. Bernd Würsig and Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, as they research the communication of wild dolphins with innovative scientific methods. From rarely seen fish-herding...

Presents information on how to tell the difference between dolphins and porpoises, even though they are similar in many ways.

In Santa Barbara, off-shore oil drilling is threatening to cause a volcanic eruption. Two people--a man journalist and a woman scientist--join forces with dolphins to avert a disaster on the California coast. By the author of Replay.

A diver describes how he encounters and gains the trust of a family of dolphins and saves the life of their baby.

During the summer her grandfather is dying of leukemia and death seems all around, 15-year-old Vicky finds comfort with the pod of dolphins with which she has been doing research.