- Library Binding: 64 pages
- Publisher: Firefly Books (30 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1552976017
- ISBN-13: 978-1552976012
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 23.2 x 1.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,301,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The language is succinct and straightforward, and the color photos will thrill whale lovers... plenty of fodder for reports.--Gillian Engberg"Booklist" (08/01/2005)
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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 whalesHumpback whalesBlue whalesSperm whalesRight whalesOrca 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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Whales are magnificent examples of life-beautiful, enormous, intelligent and highly social. Read the first page
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Appealing for kids but good intro for adults, too
12 Dec 2008
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This is my own (authored) book but I bought it through Amazon for a friend and so Amazon asked me to review it! I can only say that people assume that whales have been "saved" because whaling is much less than it was. Still there are thousands of whales being killed every year for various reasons (and if you include dolphins, hundreds of thousands every year). if you want to find out about what whale scientists, groups and a few governments are doing to help whales -- and at the same time to try to learn as much as we can about these fascinating social mammals -- this book will give you some insights both in terms of the state of the art photos and the stories in the text. The book is packaged for kids aged 9 to 13 but it also works well as an introduction for adults. Enjoy!
-- Erich Hoyt
-- Erich Hoyt
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