The Humpback Whale

The Humpback Whale - Read Aloud

9781938430169

Animal Tales


Follow the humpback whales as they hunt together in a pod, blowing a wall of bubbles as they swim to the surface in a spiral path to trap their prey. Learn how the males use their songs to attract females. Trace the life cycle of these creatures as they mate, give birth, and make one of the longest migrations of any mammal.


In the first part of "The Humpback Whale, " you'll hear a poem paired with beautiful photographs of this remarka
ble creature.


In the second part, you can listen to the paired rhyming lines followed by 24 fun facts about the humpback whale and its environment.


Listening to poetry is a fun way to discover sound and rhythm in English. Children can read along with an audio track, following the highlighted words on each page. This feature is perfect for young readers. It is also a great tool for English language learners of any age.


To start the audio:


1) Tap the middle of the screen


2) Tap the speaker icon in the upper right


3) Tap "Start reading" on the drop down menu