Spring 2026

My First Big Book of Whales and Dolphins

From the Series My First BIG Book Of . . .

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

This big book of ninety-six info-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key science and facts about whales and dolphins in a fun question-and-answer format.

The book’s wide-ranging Q&As include:

  • Were there prehistoric whales?
  • Are all whales big?
  • Who makes the biggest splash?
  • Who loves to play games?
  • Which prehistoric whale was a monster?
  • How do whales and dolphins breathe?
  • How smart are whales and dolphins?
  • Who finds food with echoes?
  • Who is the unicorn of the ocean?

Perfect for learning about marine mammal lives and life cycles, this book is packed with photos and high-quality diagrams. Newly fluent readers will benefit from key content vocabulary with helpful phonetic pronunciations, as well as a glossary and comprehension quiz.

This high-interest topic is perfect for introducing students to nonfiction reading. And the fantastic photos and quantity of information will have kids returning to the book again and again, making it a valuable resource for classrooms and libraries.

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$25.99
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Animals, STEM, STEM: Life Science/Animals, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2026
Publisher Ruby Tuesday Books
Imprint Ruby Tuesday Books
Language English
Number of Pages 96
Publication Date 2026-02-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003150, JNF051150, JNF003270
Dimensions 8.25 x 11
Guided Reading Level TBD
Features Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Fast facts, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, and Table of contents

Author: Belinda Gallagher

Belinda Gallagher is an author and editor of illustrated nonfiction books for children. With over twenty-five years of experience in the publishing industry, she has written, commissioned, and published countless books.