The story begins with the first days of a humpback whales life and journeys through his first year. It is a great combination of adventure and education with vibrant pictures to draw the eye. The Warm Waters of Winter is a children's story about a young humpback whale's journey in its first year of life that combines adventure and education. Written by an 8th grader whom has a passion for writing and a love of science, this book is her combination of both. She wrote this book with the goal of raising money to attend a challenging summer studies program on Marine Biology. All proceeds will go directly to her education.