Journey beyond the blue into the wonderful world of the intelligent spotted dolphin! Full-color photos bring readers face to face with this streamlined mammal. A labeled diagram and a chapter on size, shape, and color help readers identify the uniquely colored spotted dolphin from beak to flukes. Students will also discover how this resourceful hunter uses whistles to communicate with others and a melon to navigate Earth’s oceans. With so much to explore, readers will dream of riding waves with acrobatic spotted dolphins! A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.