Bear Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife (Firefly Animal Rescue)

Bear Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife (Firefly Animal Rescue)

by KeltieThomas (Author)

Synopsis

Bears are respected and admired, yet also feared. These mighty animals have virtually no enemies except for humans. Over the last 150 years, bears have been displaced from their natural environment, hunted for sport, and traded in the black market for body parts. This book traces the major projects and people around the world who are active in the conservation effort to help bears in North and South America, India, China, Europe and the Polar regions. Illustrated with 50 colour photographs, the book also covers the issues and challenges involved in preserving a future for endangered wildlife. The Firefly Animal Rescue series promotes 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 by conservationists and organisations to protect it.

$10.21

Quantity

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Published: 25 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1552979210
ISBN 13: 9781552979211
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
The pictures throughout the book are wonderful... Overall, a very well-presented and informative book.-- (01/01/2007)
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.-- (12/01/2006)
[Starred selection] Readers will meet people around the world who are trying to ensure a future for these vulnerable animals.--Our Choice 2007, Canadian Children's Book Centre (01/01/2007)
Clearly outlines the various threats... and introduces readers to organizations and individuals trying to save them... effective overviews.-- (12/01/2006)
[reviewed with Alligator and Crocodile Rescue and Rainforest Bird Rescue] These books are suitable for gifts to reading age children and as communication tools for all ages. They are nicely done.-- (12/01/2006)
Not since Stephen Fry put the Spectacled Bear on the Peruvian Map with his book on that bear in 2002, has there been such an interesting book on bears for the general public.... The book is a pleasure to read... Recommended for school libraries.-- (09/01/2007)
This series of books on endangered species has consistently offered up-to-date research, high quality photographs, and a highly readable style. Add this latest title to your collection.-- (01/04/2007)
Starred Selection 2007--Canadian Children's Book Centre (01/01/2007)
The pictures throughout the book are wonderful--especially one of a grizzly out for a swim. The index and fast-facts section are especially helpful and include addresses of organizations dedicated to helping save these endangered animals. Overall, a very well-presented and informative book.-- (12/01/2006)
Starred Selection--Canadian Children's Book Centre (01/01/2007)
Author Bio

Keltie Thomas, a former editor of OWL magazine, is the author many books for children.