Meet a baby dolphin and see how he spends his first day! Developed with the American Museum of Natural History, this nonfiction picture book follows a dolphin from birth as he swims with mom; learns to eat, jump, and play with his pod; and even escapes a shark. With its beautiful ocean photography, this sweet story will make a splash with children.

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The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 33 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibit halls and, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. It is also home to the Hayden Planetarium, which enjoys a proud legacy that has blended scientific scholarship with innovative public outreach for much of the past century. Approximately five million people from around the world visit the Museum each year. Plan a trip to the Museum, home of the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, or visit online at amnh.org.