Song for a Whale

Song for a Whale

Author: Lynne Kelly

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Published: 2019-02-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 152477023X

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In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the Schneider Family Book Award-winning story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can make big waves. "Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan


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Download or read book Song for a Whale written by Lynne Kelly and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the Schneider Family Book Award-winning story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can make big waves. "Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

The Whale Who Could Not Sing

The Whale Who Could Not Sing

Author: Joanna Horsley

Publisher:

Published: 2021-01-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780646833170

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Meet Mafu, the humpback whale who can not sing. He is ridiculed by the other sea creatures for not being able to sing like the other humpbacks. Mafu is a popular Tonganese name which means 'heart'. This particular humpback whale has a HUGE and is sensitive to the other animals slurs. One day he has a chance encounter with a butterfly that was swept out to sea in a storm, called Papahi (meaning mischievously smart!) and his life changes forever. The two go on a great adventure, teaching each other the value of friendship, confidence and self love, regardless of how unlikely the pair may look. After meeting, Mafu agrees to help Papahi back to her home island and in exchange Papahi promises to introduce Mafu to the island birds who will teach him to sing! It is the perfect deal, so they set off together into the sunset, excited at the prospect of Mafu achieving his dreams of one day being able to sing like the other whales. However, when they arrive at Papahi's island a bird lands on the humpback's head, causing him to sing out in pain. It turns out he could always sing, but he had never had the confidence to try.


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Download or read book The Whale Who Could Not Sing written by Joanna Horsley and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Mafu, the humpback whale who can not sing. He is ridiculed by the other sea creatures for not being able to sing like the other humpbacks. Mafu is a popular Tonganese name which means 'heart'. This particular humpback whale has a HUGE and is sensitive to the other animals slurs. One day he has a chance encounter with a butterfly that was swept out to sea in a storm, called Papahi (meaning mischievously smart!) and his life changes forever. The two go on a great adventure, teaching each other the value of friendship, confidence and self love, regardless of how unlikely the pair may look. After meeting, Mafu agrees to help Papahi back to her home island and in exchange Papahi promises to introduce Mafu to the island birds who will teach him to sing! It is the perfect deal, so they set off together into the sunset, excited at the prospect of Mafu achieving his dreams of one day being able to sing like the other whales. However, when they arrive at Papahi's island a bird lands on the humpback's head, causing him to sing out in pain. It turns out he could always sing, but he had never had the confidence to try.

Singing Home the Whale

Singing Home the Whale

Author: Mandy Hager

Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited

Published: 2014-09-05

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1775536580

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An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood. Winner of the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Young Adult Category Winner New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award 2015 Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand while he struggles to recover from a brutal attack and the aftermath of a humiliating YouTube clip gone viral. After he discovers a young abandoned orca whale his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests. This threatens to tear apart the small fishing community and forever changes Will’s life. The boy and the whale develop a special bond, linked by Will's love of singing. With echoes of classic book and film The whalerider this powerful connection is utterly convincing on the page. An exciting plot-driven story full of drama, tension and romance, this magical book captures both heart and mind to hold the reader enthralled from start to finish. These qualities, along with its lyrical use of language and its compelling and persuasive exploration of many global concerns, makes this a beautifully touching, rich and multi-layered story by an award-winning writer for young adults. Singing Home the Whale will appeal to all readers of high-quality New Zealand fiction.


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Download or read book Singing Home the Whale written by Mandy Hager and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood. Winner of the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Young Adult Category Winner New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award 2015 Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand while he struggles to recover from a brutal attack and the aftermath of a humiliating YouTube clip gone viral. After he discovers a young abandoned orca whale his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests. This threatens to tear apart the small fishing community and forever changes Will’s life. The boy and the whale develop a special bond, linked by Will's love of singing. With echoes of classic book and film The whalerider this powerful connection is utterly convincing on the page. An exciting plot-driven story full of drama, tension and romance, this magical book captures both heart and mind to hold the reader enthralled from start to finish. These qualities, along with its lyrical use of language and its compelling and persuasive exploration of many global concerns, makes this a beautifully touching, rich and multi-layered story by an award-winning writer for young adults. Singing Home the Whale will appeal to all readers of high-quality New Zealand fiction.

Inside Deaf Culture

Inside Deaf Culture

Author: Carol PADDEN

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2009-06-30

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0674041755

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"Inside Deaf Culture relates deaf people's search for a voice of their own, and their proud self-discovery and self-description as a flourishing culture. Padden and Humphries show how the nineteenth-century schools for the deaf, with their denigration of sign language and their insistence on oralist teaching, shaped the lives of deaf people for generations to come. They describe how deaf culture and art thrived in mid-twentieth century deaf clubs and deaf theatre, and profile controversial contemporary technologies." Cf. Publisher's description.


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Download or read book Inside Deaf Culture written by Carol PADDEN and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inside Deaf Culture relates deaf people's search for a voice of their own, and their proud self-discovery and self-description as a flourishing culture. Padden and Humphries show how the nineteenth-century schools for the deaf, with their denigration of sign language and their insistence on oralist teaching, shaped the lives of deaf people for generations to come. They describe how deaf culture and art thrived in mid-twentieth century deaf clubs and deaf theatre, and profile controversial contemporary technologies." Cf. Publisher's description.

Have you ever Heard a Whale Sing

Have you ever Heard a Whale Sing

Author: Divya Panicker

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2021-12-03

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 872802334X

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The underwater world is a noisy place. Read all about some of the strongest, largest and loudest singers under the sea — whales! 'Have You Ever Heard a Whale Sing?' (English), written by Divya Panicker, illustrated by Deepti Sharma, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in


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Download or read book Have you ever Heard a Whale Sing written by Divya Panicker and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The underwater world is a noisy place. Read all about some of the strongest, largest and loudest singers under the sea — whales! 'Have You Ever Heard a Whale Sing?' (English), written by Divya Panicker, illustrated by Deepti Sharma, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Willey the Whale that Could Not Sing

Willey the Whale that Could Not Sing

Author: Ben Gabriele

Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media

Published: 2022-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Willey the Whale is the story of a young whale that could not sing, and because of that other whales would not play with him. This made him very lonely. Soon he found new friends that you would never expect, who would except him as he was.


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Download or read book Willey the Whale that Could Not Sing written by Ben Gabriele and published by Pageturner Press and Media. This book was released on 2022-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willey the Whale is the story of a young whale that could not sing, and because of that other whales would not play with him. This made him very lonely. Soon he found new friends that you would never expect, who would except him as he was.

Whale-watching Impacts: Science, Human Dimensions and Management

Whale-watching Impacts: Science, Human Dimensions and Management

Author: Aldo S. Pacheco

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2022-02-02

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 2889714403

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Download or read book Whale-watching Impacts: Science, Human Dimensions and Management written by Aldo S. Pacheco and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-02-02 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Abigail the Whale

Abigail the Whale

Author: Davide Cali

Publisher: Owlkids

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781771471985

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Abigail dreads swimming lessons because all the kids yell, "Abigail is a whale", when she jumps into the pool. But when her swimming teacher suggests that she needs to think light in order to swim well, things begin to turn around. And soon Abigail starts thinking about a lot of things.


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Download or read book Abigail the Whale written by Davide Cali and published by Owlkids. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail dreads swimming lessons because all the kids yell, "Abigail is a whale", when she jumps into the pool. But when her swimming teacher suggests that she needs to think light in order to swim well, things begin to turn around. And soon Abigail starts thinking about a lot of things.

The Bowhead Whale

The Bowhead Whale

Author: J.C. George

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-09-11

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 0128189703

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The Bowhead Whale: Balaena mysticetus: Biology and Human Interactions covers bowhead biology from their anatomy and behavior, to conservation, distribution, ecology and evolution. The book also discusses the biological and physical aspects of the Arctic ecosystem in which these whales live, with careful attention paid to the dramatic changes taking place. A special section of the book describes the interactions of humans with bowheads in past and present, focusing on their importance to Indigenous communities and the challenges regarding entanglement in fishing gear, industrial noise and ship strikes. This volume brings together the knowledge of bowheads in one place for easy reference for scientists that study the species, marine mammal biologists, but, equally important, for everyone who is interested in the Arctic. Presents the only current book dedicated to this species Includes short, high-impact chapters that make it possible to review all bowhead biology in one compact volume Illustrated with never-before published photos of bowheads in their natural environment Provides a platform for an in-depth understanding of indigenous whaling


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Download or read book The Bowhead Whale written by J.C. George and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bowhead Whale: Balaena mysticetus: Biology and Human Interactions covers bowhead biology from their anatomy and behavior, to conservation, distribution, ecology and evolution. The book also discusses the biological and physical aspects of the Arctic ecosystem in which these whales live, with careful attention paid to the dramatic changes taking place. A special section of the book describes the interactions of humans with bowheads in past and present, focusing on their importance to Indigenous communities and the challenges regarding entanglement in fishing gear, industrial noise and ship strikes. This volume brings together the knowledge of bowheads in one place for easy reference for scientists that study the species, marine mammal biologists, but, equally important, for everyone who is interested in the Arctic. Presents the only current book dedicated to this species Includes short, high-impact chapters that make it possible to review all bowhead biology in one compact volume Illustrated with never-before published photos of bowheads in their natural environment Provides a platform for an in-depth understanding of indigenous whaling

Skovoroda: The World Tried to Catch Me but Could Not

Skovoroda: The World Tried to Catch Me but Could Not

Author: Daniel H. Shubin

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 096627573X

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Grigori Savvich Skovoroda is the person that all philosophers wish to become. He was a mendicant teacher, nomad and Christian humanist, and the exceptional talents he possessed provided him the means for success as he preached his version of Christian humanism. He had a profound mind, phenomenal memory, and played several musical instruments. Along with knowing the Russian and Ukrainian languages, Skovoroda was fluent in Hebrew, German, Latin and Greek, and translated works of Cicero and Plutarch from Greek into Ukrainian. He also had a photographic memory of the Bible. Skovoroda traveled on foot southern Russia and eastern Ukraine for some 30 years, influencing every person he met and household he visited and compiling a library of compositions of his version of Christian humanism. His memory and influence endures to the present. This volume contains a biography, analysis of his philosophy, and a translation into English of several selections of his work.


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Download or read book Skovoroda: The World Tried to Catch Me but Could Not written by Daniel H. Shubin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grigori Savvich Skovoroda is the person that all philosophers wish to become. He was a mendicant teacher, nomad and Christian humanist, and the exceptional talents he possessed provided him the means for success as he preached his version of Christian humanism. He had a profound mind, phenomenal memory, and played several musical instruments. Along with knowing the Russian and Ukrainian languages, Skovoroda was fluent in Hebrew, German, Latin and Greek, and translated works of Cicero and Plutarch from Greek into Ukrainian. He also had a photographic memory of the Bible. Skovoroda traveled on foot southern Russia and eastern Ukraine for some 30 years, influencing every person he met and household he visited and compiling a library of compositions of his version of Christian humanism. His memory and influence endures to the present. This volume contains a biography, analysis of his philosophy, and a translation into English of several selections of his work.