Download or read book NRDC The Secret World of Whales written by Charles Siebert and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secret World of Whales takes readers deep into the history of human encounters with whales. In conjunction with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Charles Siebert illuminates the latest research on these gentle giants. Readers will discover scientific findings that suggest that the human brain and the whale brain are surprisingly similar. They will dive into stories from fiction and legend, as well as real-life tales of ships raised in the air on the back of a whale. With masterful storytelling and impressive photographs, this comprehensive book brings new light to the mysterious underwater world of whales.