A Home by the Sea: Protecting Coastal Wildlife [Paperback]

Kenneth Mallory (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: A New England aquarium book

A little blue penguin caught in an oil slick flounders to shore and a likely death; a dolphin the size of a bicycle gets caught in a fisherman's net and nearly drowns; a yellow-eyed penguin wanders in confusion, searching for its nesting site in a tract of newly constructed seaside homes. When the animals that live along the world's coastlines cross paths with humans, too often the animals lose out. But does it have to be this way? This inspiring look at three conservation programs in New Zealand explores how humans and animals can share precious living space. Kenneth Mallory shows people working together at every level--from a government dolphin-protection program to a grassroots penguin shelter--to protect wildlife.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-A close look at programs devised to protect some unique New Zealand species effected by human endeavors and coastal development. With clear, full-color photos (many full page), Mallory's text is both readable and informative, and includes such extras as excerpts from a wildlife rehabilitator's journal. The projects range from a strictly scientific study of the daily patterns of some rare Hector's dolphins to allow minimal friction between the marine mammals and commercial/recreational fishermen; through a scientific/ecotourism effort to restore coastal habitat and provide safe nesting areas for the threatened yellow-eyed penguin; to a strictly grassroots venture into rehabilitating sick and injured seabirds with a focus on little blue penguins. A glossary and a short list for further reading complete this lucid exposition of a diverse sampling of conservation efforts. All in all, this reassuring book comforts readers with the knowledge that even half a world away, people are working together to protect and nurture the extraordinary flowering of biodiversity that makes our Spaceship Earth unique among discovered planets.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 5^-8. The latest title in the New England Aquarium series focuses on successful efforts in New Zealand to protect endangered coastal wildlife in areas of increased commercial, residential, and recreational development. Mallory discusses conservation biologist Greg Stone's research on Hector's dolphins, ecotourism, and yellow-eyed penguins at Howard McGrouther's Penguin Place preserve as well as Vivian Hexall's work to protect little blue penguins and other marine animals. Mallory clearly explains the particular problems facing each species and how researchers are attempting to resolve them. Attractive full-color photographs depict the work of the conservationists described in the text and the habits of their wild subjects. A valuable resource for students of wildlife conservation or those interested in the effects of diminishing natural habitats. Glossary; brief bibliography. Chris Sherman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152018026
• ISBN-13: 978-0152018023
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,392,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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