River Rescue is a narrative nonfiction story describing the
consequences of an oil spill and the work of Tri-State Bird Rescue &
Research, Inc. Tri-State is identified as a coauthor with Jennifer Keats Curtis.
Illustrations are provided by Tammy Yee.
The text begins with a thorough explanation of what
happens to birds like ducks and herons when they encounter an oil spill and the
step-by-step process of rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing birds back into
the wild. The language is straight forward and the conversational tone invites
readers to immerse themselves in the shared experience.
Like other Arbordale titles, there is a special
section at the end of the book titled FOR CREATIVE MINDS. Preventing
Oil Spills & Helping Animals offers
details on how readers can help reduce oil contamination and
pollution at home. Wildlife Identification challenges readers to
match photographs to names of animals rescued by Tri State. Q & A with Tri-State
Executive Director Lisa Smith offers additional facts in response to
specific questions about oil spill rescue procedures.
The richly-detailed illustrations provide a
lovely visual context and perfectly compliment the story.
Recommended for STEM for nature studies,
biology, and wildlife content.
Ideal for home and school libraries.
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