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1) Ocean life
Series
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
Brings great books to life on the screen through rich illustrations and live shows.
2) Moby Dick
Pub. Date
2011
Description
In this two-part made-for-TV retelling of the legendary Herman Melville tale, Ishmael, sole survivor of the lost whaling ship The Pequod, relates the tale of monomaniacal Captain Ahab 's self-destructive obsession to hunt and slay the elusive great white whale, Moby Dick, who disfigured him, forcing his tired and mutinous crew to travel the seas until they find it.
3) Whale rider
Description
The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai...
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. But that told only half the story. This story reveals the encounter's harrowing aftermath, as the ship's surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive.
6) Free Willy
Pub. Date
1993.
Description
A young foster child with a rebellious attitude meets his whale counterpart at an aquatic park.
7) Whale rider
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 5
Description
As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor.
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Free Willy (1993, 112 min.): A boy risks everything to save a beloved killer whale when he learns the aquarium owners are going to kill it.
Free Willy 2 (1995, 98 min.): Jesse and Willy are reunited three years after Willy's escape as Jesse tries to rescue him and other orcas from an oil spill.
Free Willy 3 (1997, 86 min.): Jesse and his friend Randolph try to stop an illegal whaler who is trying to kill Willy and his pregnant mate.
Free Willy:...
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take viewers breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more.
12) Oceans
Series
Description
Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art underwater filmmaking will take viewers' breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan.
13) Moby Dick
Pub. Date
c1998
Description
A skipper of a 19th century whaling boat is obsessed with the idea of harpooning the whale that is responsible for the loss of his leg.
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
This new series takes you on a whirlwind voyage around the globe; experience close encounters with a bald eagle, an erupting volcano, and friendly whales to learn how teamwork can save the day. As a member of the team, you'll sing, clap, pat, dance, laugh, and problem solve right along with the Little Einsteins.
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
"Return of the king": After Splash lets a secret slip and gives the evil Krakken an advantage, the great whale King sacrifices himself in order to save his school of fish, but later returns.
"Red tide": A deadly red tide concocted by Professor Pinch and the evil squid Krakken threatens the reef village where the Finley family lives. When King Pacificus intervenes and offers protection, he teaches the reef fish about trust and forgiveness.
Series
Free Willy volume 1 and 2
Pub. Date
c1999
Description
A young foster child with a rebellious attitude meets his whale counterpart at an aquatic park.
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