Book
Whale rescue : changing the future for endangered wildlife / Erich Hoyt. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1552976017 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 9781552976012 (lib. bdg.)
- Physical Description: 64 p. : ill (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2005.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses (p. 60-61) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Whales > Juvenile literature. Endangered species > Juvenile literature. Wildlife conservation > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 599.5 Hoy | 31681002287357 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A reference on both whales and the ongoing efforts to protect them covers whale physiology, diet, lifespan, behaviors, and habitats as well as the efforts of whale conservationists and the pros and cons of extreme measures used against illegal whalers. Simultaneous. - Baker & Taylor
Provides details and facts about whales, and explains the strategies conservationists are using to prevent them from becoming extinct. - Firefly Books Ltd
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 - Firefly Books Ltd
Firefly Animal Rescue is a series about endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Each book introduces readers to a featured animal, explains the threats it is facing, and explores efforts to protect it
