Dolphin's Rescue: The Story of the Pacific White-Sided Dolphin - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book - Hardcover

Janet Halfmann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1592494269 ISBN 13: 9781592494262

Publisher: Soundprints Corp Audio, 2005

Synopsis

Leaping and bursting above the waves, a group of dolphins swim alongside a research ship. The scientists on board watch and clap. Suddenly one of the dolphins lands on the ship! Will the scientists be able to save the dolphin? Find out as this exciting story unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Dolphin's Rescue is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.



Book Features:
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- 32 pages
- Appropriate for ages: 3-9
- Hardcover dimensions: 11 15/16 x 8 3/4 inches

About this title

About the Author

Janet Halfmann has been fascinated with nature ever since she was a child. She has written books on various insects, and on animal habitats. Before becoming a full-time freelance children's writer, Janet was the editor of a children's magazine, Janet was the editor of a children's magazine. When Janet isn't writing, she works in her garden, explores nature, and spends time with her family. Janet lives in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Reviews

Grade 1-3–In this story, readers spend a day with a group of Pacific white-sided dolphins as they swim along the southern coast of California, chasing anchovies. In a mildly instructional tone, the author describes how the animals use click sounds to detect the location of nearby fish and circle them to form a feeding arena. When Dolphin hears the sound of a research ship, he quickly follows. He clowns around for the scientists onboard and in his excitement accidentally jumps onto the deck. They soon get him back into the water where his fellow creatures help him recover. Illustrated in an attractive, naturalistic style with atmospheric grays and blues, the spreads give a wonderful view of life under water. However, the text feels forced as it weaves a tale around a single incident, based on an actual occurrence. Also, the use of the name Dolphin for the main character is a bit confusing. Nevertheless, this attractive and informative book will find an audience among marine-life enthusiasts.–Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL
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Edition details

• Publisher: Soundprints Corp Audio
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592494269
• ISBN 13: 9781592494262
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Steven James Petruccio
• Number of pages: 31