El Canto de Las Ballenas - (Somos8) by Nicola Davies (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Escucha... ¿Puedes oírlo? Ahora mismo, en el fondo del mar, una ballena está cantando. Un bellísimo álbum de no ficción sobre uno de los grandes misterios de los océanos.

El canto de las ballenas jorobadas fascina a la humanidad. Es un sonido hipnótico y hermoso, parece música de otro planeta. Los científicos aún no han logrado descifrar su significado, es uno de los grandes enigmas del mundo natural.
Las canciones están compuestas por rugidos, chasquidos, silbidos y pulsos. Todos los machos de la misma manada cantan la misma canción año tras año mientras recorren los océanos.

La autora superventas Nicola Davies y la galardonada ilustradora Britta Teckentrup, juntas por primera vez en este hermoso álbum de no ficción.
¡Incluye efectos plateados en la portada! ¡Escucha el canto animal más bello de la naturaleza en el código QR que acompaña al libro!

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Listen! Listen! Somewhere in the deep, deep blue, a humpback whale is singing.

In this poignant non-fiction picture book, bestselling children's author Nicola Davies celebrates the beauty and power of the humpback whale's song. Humpback whales listen and learn songs from each other - copying the distinctive patterns and sounds. This extraordinary book follows the story of one whale's song as it spreads across the world's oceans.

With spectacular artwork by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this is a celebration of the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Includes a QR code to listen to the whale's song!

Review Quotes

This must-read whale account is a lyrical treat for budding ocean scientists and deep-sea enthusiasts. Readers can listen to the accompanying whale sounds provided via QR code and follow Davies's personal notes on what prompted her to write this book. Additional information is provided at tale's end to ensure that humpbacks keep making their watery voyages safely around the globe. - School Library Journal.

About the Author

Nicola Davies is a multi-award-winning author and Children's Laureate Wales 2025-27. Her many books for children include A First Book of Nature, Lots, The Promise and One World. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit, eventually becoming one of the original presenters of The Really Wild Show. She was the first ever recipient of the SLA's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. Nicola lives in Wales.

Britta Teckenctrup is an internationally successful author and illustrator. She was born in Hamburg and studied at San Martin College and the Royal College of Art in London.
Britta has written and illustrated over a hundred picture books for children, translated into twenty-five languages. Her awards include the Kate Greenaway twice and special mention at the Bologna Awards.