Sea Otter Rescue [Mass Market Paperback]

Roland Smith (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 1999 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

When the Exxon Valdez struck the rocks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water. The result was an oil slick which threatened all of the area wildlife, especially the sea otters. This is the story of the animal rescue experts who went to Alaska to lend a hand. Illustrated with the author's own photographs, Sea Otter Rescue is a fascinating first-hand account of the heroic measures taken to save the lives of hundreds of sea otters.

"Inspirational and sobering." --Kirkus Reviews

"Smith provides a fascinating look at the dedicated individuals improvising tools and techniques in a desperate attempt to help the otters." --Kirkus Reviews

* A Picture Puffin
* Full-color illustrations
* 64 pages
* Ages 7 up

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Roland Smith, a caretaker of exotic animals for over twenty years, has written many books about wildlife. He lives in Tacoma, Washington.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (October 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014056621X
• ISBN-13: 978-0140566215
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #698,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > Other

More About the Author

Roland Smith is a former zookeeper and leading expert on red wolves as well as an author. He lives on a small farm near Portland, Oregon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Otter Rescue, November 15, 2000

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Janice Kwiatkowsky (Glenburn, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Otter Rescue (Mass Market Paperback)

I thought "Sea Otter Rescue: The Aftermath of an Oil Spill" was a wonderful book with universal appeal. The photographs taken by the author Roland Smith were heartwarming and sometimes disturbing. "Sea Otter Rescue" is the story of the Exxon Valdez accident in Prince William Sound in Alaska and the superhuman effort to save the lives of the sea otters affected by the oil. The author, Roland Smith, was among the volunteers who rushed to Alaska to try to save these sweet animals. This is his story and the story of the others who took part in this effort. Great humanitarian story.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, April 7, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Sea Otter Rescue (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to say that this is a great book that shows you the passion an author can have for what he or she is writing about(especially if the author explains his reasoning, feelings, and regrets about his book to you !*personally*!). Not to mention the information it gives you on otters and oils spills. It teaches you how bad it can be for a disaster of this monstrous preportion to occur and why you should do all in your power to stop it. It makes you sit there and wonder what you can do to help your environment!