Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife by Hoyt, Erich

Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781552976012)

Vendor: Erich Hoyt
Product type: Books
Format: Library Binding
$19.95
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Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife by Hoyt, Erich

Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife

$19.95
Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife by Hoyt, Erich

Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife

$19.95
Format: Library Binding
Description
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Whale Rescue is the latest addition to the acclaimed Firefly Animal Rescue series. Written by an accomplished expert and illustrated with color photographs, this book is a solid reference on both whales and the ongoing efforts to protect them.

This book covers whale physiology, diet, lifespan, complex behaviors and habitats. Specific whale species covered in detail are:

  • Gray whales
  • Humpback whales
  • Blue whales
  • Sperm whales
  • Right whales
  • Orca whales.

Whale conservationists and their efforts to protect whale populations are profiled. Also addressed are the pros and cons of extreme measures used against illegal whalers, such as ramming whaling boats and destroying fishnets. A full list of organizations dedicated to protecting whales is provided for readers who want to help.

About the Firefly Animal Rescue series:

The Firefly Animal Rescue identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more.

"These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts."
- School Library Journal

"Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language."
- Booklist



Author: Erich Hoyt
ISBN-10: 1552976017
ISBN-13: 9781552976012
Publisher: Firefly Books
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2005
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.30h x 9.14w x 0.43d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86761 / Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2005 pg. 2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2005 pg. 19
Science Books & Films 11/01/2005 pg. 261
School Library Journal 12/01/2005 pg. 167
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2006 pg. 7
By Erich Hoyt
By Erich Hoyt
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Erich Hoyt has spent much of his life on, beneath or near the sea, working with whales and dolphins and for marine conservation. He is co-director of the Far East Russio Orca Project and Senior Research Fellow with the Whale and Dolphin Conservaton Society.

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