The Whale’s Breath
Shortlisted for Premio La Magna Capitana- Shortlisted for Premio Nazionale di Divulgazione Scientifica Giancarlo Dosi
Shortlisted for Premio La Magna CapitanaThe Earth, perhaps, should be called the Sea. The deep sea still holds many secrets. The whale is a symbol of these mysteries, its immeasurable size has fascinated mankind since the dawn of time. Exploited as a raw material, decimated by over a century of hunting, today the whale begins to reveal its characteristics as an extraordinary being, halfway between two worlds, aquatic and terrestrial, spiritual and physical.
This very original non-fiction book takes us on a wonderful journey of discovery. An invitation to understand the importance of protecting cetaceans, before they become extinct, because today they risk to only remain as supernatural characters of myths and stories.
“Rossana Bossù, a very talented illustrator, successfully tackles a difficult task: to provide a lot of material on one of the most fascinating topics, combining correct terminology, in-depth documentation, but also that sense of wonder that captures the imagination of the youngest”. – Lettura Candita
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