When Tonya and her friends decide to sail around the world they want to see exciting things and visit exciting places. But one day, they meet an orca - a killer whale - one of the most dangerous animals in the sea. And life gets a little too exciting
With Queequeg the harpooner, Ishmael takes work on Captain Ahab's whaling-ship, the Pequod. The ship's first mate, Starbuck, wants to hunt whales for their oil. But Captain Ahab isn't interested. Ahab wants revenge on the white whale - Moby-Dick! Who lives? Who dies? And what happens to Ishmael?
Long ago when the world was brand new, the sun rose into the sky and brought the first day. Then, from every side, from under leaves and frdm behind rocks, creatures began to appear. To begin with, all the creatures were rather alike - they had no idea what they were going to become. All these stories are beautifully told by one of our leading poets, Ted Hughes.
Iceland has never been so hot. Let The Rough Guide to Iceland be your companion when planning a trip to this unspoiled country — from the party capital, Reykjavík, with its white nights and northern lights, to the vast glaciers of the uninhabited interior. Come eye to eye with the giants of the sea on a whale watching tour or take a dip in the geothermal hot springs of the Blue Lagoon: Iceland is Europe's most unusual destination.
The World of Animals Book of Predators is the story of the most fascinating predators on Earth. Learn how a cheetah stalks and takes down its prey; discover the deadly pack-hunting behaviour of the killer whale; and find out how the orb-weaver spider paralyses and devours its quarry. Featuring: All about the African lion - Learn the secrets of one of Africa’s most notorious predators Modern-day dinosaurs - The prehistoric creatures still walking the Earth Inside the mind of a killer whale - Discover the hunting habits of the fearsome orca Birds of prey - The most lethal aerial assassins
