{"product_id":"the-grandest-of-lives-douglas-h-chadwick-9781578051472","title":"The Grandest of Lives: Eye to Eye with Whales","description":"The largest creatures ever to inhabit the Earth, whales have long inspired awe in humans. But because they spend virtually all of their time beneath the ocean surface, little has been known about their lives. Now, with advances in technology, new facts and stunning discoveries are coming to light about these magnificent mammals. In \u003ci\u003eThe Grandest of Lives, \u003c\/i\u003e wildlife biologist Douglas H. Chadwick takes readers inside the world of modern-day scientific whale observation, from gathering data to weathering storms to spirited scientific debate. Chadwick, who has followed and reported on whales for more than a decade, paints detailed portraits of five species -- the humpback, northern bottlenose, blue whale, minke whale, and orca -- that represent a cross-section of the forms and behaviors of cetaceans worldwide. All move seamlessly between natural history and more personal observations, vividly expressing Chadwick's fondness and admiration for these amazing creatures, as well as the sheer joy of being among them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas Chadwick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1578051479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578051472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Catapult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.26h x 6.52w x 0.75d","brand":"Douglas Chadwick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939739271423,"sku":"9781578051472","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_bb2ea4af-6124-49e1-811a-3deca2c8fefb.jpg?v=1681443213","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-grandest-of-lives-douglas-h-chadwick-9781578051472","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}