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100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species
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Item Description...
Overview
Provides an urgent portrait of the animals that are only a few heartbeats away from extinction due to habitat loss and human exploitation, as well as inspiring stories of conservation efforts.
Publishers Description
It's no secret that our planet—and the delicate web of ecosystems that comprise it—is in crisis. Environmental threats such as climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and land degradation threaten the survival of thousands of plant and animal species each day. In 100 Heartbeats, conservationist and television host Jeff Corwin provides an urgent, palpable portrait of the wildlife that is suffering in silence and teetering on the brink of extinction. From the forests slipping away beneath the stealthy paws of the Florida panther, to the giant panda's plight to climb ever higher in the mountains of China in search of sustenance, to the brutal poaching tactics that have devastated Africa's rhinoceros and elephant populations, Corwin takes readers on a global tour to witness firsthand the critical state of our natural world. Along the way, he shares inspiring stories of battles being waged and won in defense of the earth's most threatened creatures by the conservationists on the front lines. These stories of hope and progress underscore an important message: Our own survival, as well as that of the world's wildlife, is in our hands. The race to save the planet's most endangered wildlife is under way. Every heartbeat matters. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 303
Dimensions: Length: 1.25" Width: 6.25" Height: 9.25"
Weight: 1.32 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Oct 27, 2009
ISBN 1605298476
EAN 9781605298474
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 | I [heart] 100 Heartbeats Dec 1, 2009 |
100 Heartbeats is a great book for anybody who wants an introduction to our world's wonderful wildlife and the perils they face. Through the book, he looks at animals that are close to extinction (hence, 100 heartbeats away from death). He travels from the forests of Southeast Asia to the deserts of southern Africa to bring home the stark reality of poaching and other threats to animals. Fortunately, unlike many books nowadays which focus exclusively on global warming, Corwin shows that the traditional problems of poaching and habitat destruction are still out there.
One of the things that Corwin does particularly well is stress the emotional aspects of the story. Unlike many scientists who are reluctant to become too emotionally attached and instead focus on economic benefits of biodiversity, Corwin makes an emotional appeal. He cares deeply about wildlife and his love for the animals he is fighting to save comes through on every page. 100 Heartbeats would be a great read for anybody else who cares about animals. | | | | Must read for those (adults + kids) who care and are interested in the conversation of animals and our planet Nov 30, 2009 |
This is such a topical, relevant and required book for the times we live in. Its seeing the world through the eyes of species which have been driven to the brink of extinction by mankind and understanding their critical place in our lives and on our planet.
Jeff Corwin has been working in the area of conservation for over 15 years now and this book is an incredible result of his very extensive knowledge and understanding of our planet's eco-systems, the reasons why so many species are facing extinction and what we all can and need to be doing to preserve the planet we inherited from our parents and owe to our children. This book is both very informative and inspiring at the same time. Great stories to share with kids as unfortunately these are the tales they need to get inspired and learn from to influence the future of our planet.
I decided to make this book my Christmas gift to my friends this year and have gotten great feedback from the few that I sent it to thus far.
| | |  | If Only the Dinosaurs Had Their Own Jeff Corwin.. Nov 19, 2009 |
Jeff Corwin is a brave man. Speaking truths to a power structure that fully embraces what he has to say takes guts. Don't get me wrong, I like you people. But compared to the adorable little critters depicted in the book, I'd much rather have them than you.
Face it, you and your fat, planet destroying children stink up the joint. You're stupid, ignorant and lazy. You're boring. When you talk people pray in their heads that you will stop. You're ugly too - vomit inducing ugly. You're annoying, loud and obnoxious. You exhale and leak all kinds of odorous CO2 which - yep, you guessed it - causes the globe to warm (or cool, depending on which one it is) and this in turn will kill off everything! Great job, you idiots. Also, tell your kids I said, "Thanks for ruining our planet, you little jerk!" The carbon footprint from that [...] birth alone will wipe the Australian Hopping Pig right off the freakin' planet.
But there is some hope. You can buy Jeff Corwin's 100 Heartbeats and everytime you see your child so much as glance at the light switch, you smack him right up side the head with this beautiful hardcover book. Buy a candle, you little punk! | | | | Touching story and poignant message. Nov 19, 2009 |
Jeff Corwin it seems is all over the tube these days. From his Animal Planet shows to the Food network, he has at this point taken over the television. So, it was reluctantly that I took this book for review. All I can say is that this book has totally changed my opinion of Mr. Corwin.
The stories tells in this book discuss some of the most dire predictions of animal species on the planet. The 100 heartbeats is a metaphor for how close we are o losing these great parts of our natural legacy. There are several really touching stories in this book. The area on global warming leaves little to the detractors claims that it cannot happen. I guess these wake up calls we are getting from all over should help get us in gear. It is not too late to change our environment.
Jeff goes one step further and shows some great examples on how the changes we have made have actually helped species and environments. That is very refreshing in a book that on the cover seems like it might be just doom and gloom. On the contrary I get the feeling from this book that we could do something if we only act soon.
Overall a fine book to help motivate us to act.
Thank you for reading my review. | | | | Genuine Nov 7, 2009 |
Saw Jeff Corwyn at his book release at Texas A&M. He is genuine, and his book reflects his passion.
Hey Jeff - next time to come to Houston, please visit Jones State Forest (The Woodlands, Tx) where 100 of the last 1000 Red Cockaded Woodpeckers live. You are welcome to stay with us (property backs onto the forest).
Gig 'Em, Corwin! | | | Write your own review about 100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species
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