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Synopsis
Firefly Animal Rescue is a series about 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 to protect it
School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Each volume clearly outlines the various threats to survival of one group of animals and introduces readers to organizations and individuals trying to save them. Although the future looks grim in many cases, the books also note successes such as the reestablishment of the American alligator in Louisiana. Numerous photographs document the work of scientists, conservationists, educators, and other people around the world who are committed to wildlife preservation. Two pages of "fast facts" cover topics such as the animals' size, life span, senses, and diet while a double-page world map highlights where various species can be found. The brief coverage allotted to each topic sometimes results in a choppy presentation, but overall, the books are effective overviews rather than in-depth discussions. Readers who want to learn more about research or conservation related to these animals can consult the list of organizations and Web sites at the back of each title.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.