This nonfiction book for middle readers takes a deep dive into the lives of orcas (also known as killer whales). Illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs.

The splash zone -- Queen of the Salish Sea -- Moms and matriarchs -- Wolves of the sea -- Right whales and wrong whales -- Catching a killer -- Moby Dick -- Moby Doll -- The age of aquariums -- Thinking Bigg -- Listening to orcas -- What's in a name? -- Orca intelligence -- Orca love -- Orca mysteries -- Orcas everywhere -- Tanks for the memories -- Orca celebrities -- Orcas and you.