Whale Rescue

Award winning... With beautiful photography and inspiring examples of individuals passionately devoted to wildlife conservation, these are excellent resource for the classroom or school library.--Debra Bridgman "Green Teacher " An optimistic story of contributions people can make to saving endangered species... a valuable addition to nature library sections.-- (02/01/2006) You'll read the most up-to-date research here... Add this informative book to the growing collection of works for young readers on endangered species... Highly Recommended.-- (01/20/2006) The language is succinct and straightforward, and the color photos will thrill whale lovers. A final page of fast facts will please students, who will find plenty of fodder for reports or personal interest.-- (08/01/2005) Chosen as one of the "Best Books for Junior High and Young Adult 2005" by Science Books and Films.--Science Books and Films (01/01/2006) 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.--Edmonton Sun (12/08/2005) Crisp color photos portray these leviathans in their natural habitat and also show scientists hard at work on cetacean projects... overview of 40 years of conservation efforts.-- (12/01/2005) [review of series: ] Anyone interested in learning more about endangered animals will find these books fascinating... This series will make a strong addition to any school library.-- (01/01/2006) Covers a lot of ground and readers passionate about the whale will appreciate the abundant photos and range of information.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (09/01/2005) Up to date and delivered objectively... the basic facts required for the reader to become well informed about whales and why we should care about saving them.-- (11/01/2005) Recognized whale expert Erich Hoyt brings his extensive experience with whale research to this latest title in the "Firefly Animal Rescue" series.... Add this informative book to the growing collection of works for young readers on endangered species. The list of organizations at the back encourages further learning about the problem with respect to whales.-- (01/20/2006) Supported by stunning photographs [by] various talented photographers, Whale Rescue tells of the work of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society... [It] is an optimistic story of contributions people can make to saving endangered species. It would be of particular interest to environmental sciences classes and anyone interested in saving endangered animals. It is a valuable addition to nature library sections. Supported by stunning photographs [by] various talented photographers, Whale Rescue tells of the work of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society... [It] is an optimistic story of contributions people can make to saving endangered species. It would be of particular interest to environmental sciences classes and anyone interested in saving endangered animals. It is a valuable addition to nature library sections.-- (12/01/2005)

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.