The sea mammal alphabet book

Facts about marine species are featured for almost every letter of the alphabet, from "A is for Atlantic Spotted Dolphin" to "Z is for Ziphius" (q, u, and x are shortchanged). The result is an extended tour of life in and near the oceans, including less-familiar species and their relations. Nicely detailed illustrations of the animals in their habitats help support the text. (c) Copyright 2021. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

W is for Walrus. W could also be for its thick whiskers. Walrus have two tusks, which they use as tools. Tusks act like ice picks to pull walrus up on ice floes. They can be used for protection and to help dig out mussels and clams, their favorite foods.  We can't find a sea mammal that begins with X. We looked in the library. We searched the internet, libraries, bookstores, and aquariums. We looked everywhere, but couldn't find one that begins with the letter X. We asked a teacher, a scientist, and a marine biologist. We even asked my mom. We could not find an X.  The closest we came was Arnoux's Beaked Whale. It is a rare whale that is hardly ever seen. It swims in the oceans near the South Pole. Excerpted from The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.