<DIV>From feeding to leaping ? this book is young readers' total dolphin and porpoise guide. Did you know that some groups of dolphins, or pods, can have thousands of members in them? Would you believe that Dall's porpoise has been clocked at a speed of 55 kilometers per hour? Discover everything you ever wanted to know about these incredible animals ? where they live, how they grow and learn, and the dangers that they face. By the time they've finished reading, your readers become dolphin and porpoise experts! The <I>Animal Lives</I> series is a great introduction to the world of animals ? where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat and the dangers they have to face. <I>Animal Lives</I> gives readers all the facts on their favorite ocean animals. Each title in this appealing series takes an up-close look at a different creature, exploring habitat, conservation, and animal adaptation, as well as looking at the life cycle of the particular animal and the way the young survive ? often against tremendous odds. This series also discusses the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.</DIV>