Did you know orcas are the only animals known to hunt great white sharks - and win? The killer whale is the ocean's most powerful predator, a creature of extraordinary intelligence, fierce family loyalty, and breathtaking hunting skill. Now your child can discover the full, astonishing story.

Inside this book, kids will discover: Why orcas are called killer whales - and how they take down prey as large as blue whales through coordinated team huntingHow every orca pod has its own unique dialect - a family language passed down through generationsWhat makes the intentional beach hunt one of the most daring moves in the natural world - and how mothers teach their calves to master itHow the orca's rounded forehead works as a biological sonar device of remarkable precisionWhere orcas live worldwide - and why different populations have completely different hunting culturesHow grandmother orcas use decades of knowledge to help their families survive difficult yearsWhat threatens orcas today - and what kids can do to help protect them

Packed with stunning photographs and fascinating facts, this nonfiction book about orcas for kids is perfect for curious readers ages 6-10 who love ocean animals and wildlife.

Commanding. Intelligent. Unstoppable. Meet the killer whale.

Part of The Great Book of Animal Knowledge series.