English
Humpback Whale
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale known for its acrobatic breaches…
Reads at Pre-K Listens at Pre-K–1
Print & create
Answer keys·No prep·Free with an account
28 worksheets · answer keys · full story · quiz · Ages 3-5 · CEFR A1
Plus adds 244,000+ more stories in 27 languages, audio for every one, and printables for all of them.
Just want Humpback Whale?
Hello. My name is Humpback, and I am a giant of the sea. I am as long as a big school bus. I have very long, bumpy flippers that look like wings, and I love to wave them in the water. Sometimes, I get so excited that I leap right out of the ocean and make a giant SPLASH. It is so much fun to see the world above the waves.
My favorite thing to do is sing. I sing deep, rumbly songs that travel far, far away through the water. It is how I talk to all my whale friends. Each year, my song is a little different. It is my special way of saying hello and sharing stories with my family across the big, blue ocean.
Every year, I go on a very long swim. I travel from the chilly waters, where I eat yummy tiny food, all the way to warm, sunny waters. Humpback whale calves are usually born in warm, tropical waters, but births can also occur in temperate regions. I swim right beside my calf to keep it safe. The ocean is our beautiful home, and I help take care of it by singing my songs and splashing my tail. It is my job to be a happy, singing giant of the sea.
Humpback the Whale's Big Splash
Hello. My name is Humpback, and I am a giant of the sea. I am as long as a big school bus. I have very long, bumpy flippers that look like wings, and I love to wave them in the water. Sometimes, I get so excited that I leap right out of the ocean and make a giant SPLASH. It is so much fun to see the world above the waves.
My favorite thing to do is sing. I sing deep, rumbly songs that travel far, far away through the water. It is how I talk to all my whale friends. Each year, my song is a little different. It is my special way of saying hello and sharing stories with my family across the big, blue ocean.
Every year, I go on a very long swim. I travel from the chilly waters, where I eat yummy tiny food, all the way to warm, sunny waters. Humpback whale calves are usually born in warm, tropical waters, but births can also occur in temperate regions. I swim right beside my calf to keep it safe. The ocean is our beautiful home, and I help take care of it by singing my songs and splashing my tail. It is my job to be a happy, singing giant of the sea.
Wow facts
About
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale known for its acrobatic breaches, long pectoral fins, and complex songs sung by males. They undertake massive annual migrations from polar feeding grounds to tropical breeding grounds.
Take a Quiz
Question 1 of 3
What animal was the story about?
Explore next
Want to do even more?
Go beyond exploring. Unlock tools that turn every story into real learning.
Storypie Plus for families
Full stories, quizzes, and printables. Nights and car rides, sorted.
- Unlimited audio stories
- Create Mode: your child stars in the story
- Offline downloads
- Printable worksheets & coloring pages
Why Storypie for Schools
Students engaged. Prep in seconds. Evenings back to you.
- Worksheets & Quizzes
- Classroom Management
- Formative Assessment
- Custom Curriculum & Lesson Plans
- 27 Languages
Why Storypie for Homeschool
Curriculum done. They'll ask for more. Hours back in your day.
- Worksheet Generator
- First-Person Audio Stories
- Built-in Comprehension Quizzes
- Custom Curriculum & Lesson Plans
- Print & Go Activities
