| Elephant Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife Contributor(s): Morgan, Jody (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552975940 ISBN-13: 9781552975947 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: From the book: ""I just want to make sure there are elephants around for generations to enjoy, like I have."" In 1979, the African elephant population was 1.3 million. By 1989 that total dropped dramatically to 609,000. During the 1980s, poachers killed some three hundred elephants a day. Although active measures were soon enforced to protect African and Asian elephant populations, the elephant's future is still uncertain. Elephant Rescue traces the efforts of individuals and organizations that confront the international ivory trade and lobby indigenous governments to create protective environments. One innovative program described is green hunting. Sport hunters who once shot and killed elephants are now given the opportunity to use tranquilizers. The animal suffers no harm and accompanying researchers can fit these elephants with a radio collar for further studies. The book also covers: How elephants live Ways elephants protect their families Elephants' astonishingly intricate behavior Physiology, life span, diet and more. Elephant Rescue is a fascinating book about how people and elephants can thrive in a shared environment. 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 colorphotographs, 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Elephants |
| Dewey: 599.67 |
| Series: Firefly Animal Rescue |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 9.06" W x 8.96" (0.61 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 83032 Reading Level: 8.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the book: In 1979, the African elephant population was 1.3 million. By 1989 that total dropped dramatically to 609,000. During the 1980s, poachers killed some three hundred elephants a day. Although active measures were soon enforced to protect African and Asian elephant populations, the elephant's future is still uncertain. Elephant Rescue traces the efforts of individuals and organizations that confront the international ivory trade and lobby indigenous governments to create protective environments. One innovative program described is green hunting. Sport hunters who once shot and killed elephants are now given the opportunity to use tranquilizers. The animal suffers no harm and accompanying researchers can fit these elephants with a radio collar for further studies. The book also covers:
Elephant Rescue is a fascinating book about how people and elephants can thrive in a shared environment. 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." "Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language." |
Contributor Bio(s): Morgan, Jody: - Jody Morgan |