Did You Know? Dolphins : Secrets of the brainy acrobats of the sea

One of the titles in the popular 'Did You Know?' series from Young Reed, this attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of dolphins. Renowned as highly intelligent and friendly, dolphins are loved by people around the world, but in fact we have a lot to learn about their hidden underwater lives. Did You Know? … There are nearly forty different species of dolphins found in oceans around the world. The largest dolphin is the Orca - also known as the Killer Whale – which can grow to ten metres long. Some dolphins have evolved to live in freshwater rivers. Each spread covers a different aspect of dolphin life, from 'Family life' and 'What's for dinner?' to 'Fantastic feats' and 'Special adaptations'. The book looks at dolphins from all around the world. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.