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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.
—E. O. Wilson, research professor, Harvard University, and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of On Human Nature and The Ants
"On a warming world, conservation and wildlife protection is an increasingly desperate battle. Here are the stories of some real heroes, who should move us all to real action."
—Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy
"A wonderful read filled with great outdoor adventure stories and fresh, interesting science. Jeff Corwin’s love of animals shines through these narratives."
—Bruce Babb itt , former US Secretary of the Interior, and chairman, World Wildlife Fund
"Drawing from his travels to the front lines of the extinction crisis, Jeff Corwin paints a compelling portrait of the many threats facing our planet’s wildlife. Alternately frightening and inspiring, 100 Heartbeats holds important lessons about the impacts we have on endangered animals and what we can do to save them."
—Rodger Schlickeisen, president and CEO, Defenders of Wildlife
"A riveting firsthand account of the lives of endangered animals and the stalwart efforts to secure their future. 100 Heartbeats makes the case clearly: Those present on the planet now have the responsibility, potential, and the opportunity for heroic rescue."
—Thomas E. Lovejoy, PhD, biodiversity chair and former president of the Heinz Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment
"Jeff Corwin is the best nature guide I know. In his gripping new book he pulls us into the life-and-death struggle to save the world's most endangered species. Rather than a collection of obituaries for endangered species, 100 Heartbeats illustrates how committed individuals and conservation organizations can prevent extinctions. This engaging mix of adventure, compassion for nature, and solid natural history is a perfect introduction to a world we are about to lose unless we act now."
—Dr. Eric Dinerstein, Chief Scientist, World Wildlife Fund
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Posted April 18, 2013
Omg, this book is so touching. It teaches you alot about endangered species of the world.
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Posted December 14, 2011
I was assigned to read "100 Heartbeats" for my AP Environmental Science class. Being a student in high school, you could probably guess that I wasn't exactly...elated to find this out. Obviously I did not have a choice but to read it, but to my surprise, I actually kind of enjoyed the book! I believe the Jeff Corwin did a good job of portraying the many problems that we face in the environment today. Many of his stories about meeting animals on the brink of extinction and traveling around the world were very fascinating to me. I did find quite a bit of the writing about the animals in danger a little too uniform. It is not that the EXACT same thing was written about all of the animals, but it seems as if some of the chapters were lacking some of the interesting facts that could have potentially drawn the readers in. Some of the chapters seemed to have the same basic outlined evidence instead of giving facts that could have made the reader want to hop on a plane and go rescue the endangered animal themselves. In spite of that, I think that overall, this book was pretty good!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.First I will start out by saying that I was never a huge fan of Jeff Corwin's TV show. But this book is very informative and allows the everyday person to see just how much our actions are affecting animals around the world.
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Posted January 29, 2010
My grandson loves this book. He is becoming aware of relevant issues that will affect his future.As a young person, he may be able to contribute to solutions of these problems
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Corwin really educated people about the predicament animals are in. It makes you care. It is full of some interesting and heart-wrenching stories. A good read
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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 ...