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Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife Library binding - 2005

Name: Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife (Firefly Animal Rescue)
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Author: Erich Hoyt
ISBN: 9781552976012

by Erich Hoyt

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From the publisher

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

Details

Title Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife
Author Erich Hoyt
Binding Library Binding
Pages 64
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Firefly Books, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Date 2005-03
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9781552976012 / 1552976017
Weight 1.02 lbs (0.46 kg)
Dimensions 9.3 x 9.14 x 0.43 in (23.62 x 23.22 x 1.09 cm)
Ages 10 to 13 years
Grade levels 5 - 8
Themes
- Topical: Ecology
Library of Congress subjects Endangered species, Wildlife conservation
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005280575
Dewey Decimal Code 599.5

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Citations

Booklist, 08/01/2005, Page 2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 09/01/2005, Page 19
School Library Journal, 12/01/2005, Page 167
Science Books & Films, 11/01/2005, Page 261
Science Books & Films Best Bks, 01/01/2006, Page 7

About the author

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.