ResQ Takes on the Takhi

by Eva J. Pell, Alexa Lindauer (Illustrator)

Overview

A harem of takhi—Mongolian wild horses—has wandered out of a national park and into danger. Engineering boy genius Wheaton and his naturalist cousin Stowe shuttle to Mongolia on this second mission for ResQ, their organization to save endangered animals. Against wolves and weather, by helicopter and on horseback, and helped by their new Mongolian friend Sarnai, they struggle to guide the lost horses back into the park before winter sets in.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943431564
Publisher:	Tumblehome, Inc.
Publication date:	06/15/2020
Series:	ResQ: Saving One Animal at a Time
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Eva J. Pell is a plant pathologist who studied the effects of pollution on plant growth. She has served as Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State University and Under Secretary for Science at the Smithsonian. ResQ Takes on the Takhi is the second book in her series of techie adventures about saving endangered animals. Alexa Lindauer is an artist living in Estes Park, Colorado. ResQ Takes on the Takhi is the first book she has illustrated.

Editorial Reviews

"This adventure incorporates important geographic and cultural references, accentuated with beautiful illustrations. All elements combine for a delightful story in which the reader encounters critical lessons about science and natural history while rooting for this innovative team. This is truly a rich and adventurous read, sure to inspire and encourage young conservationists." —Dr. Suzan Murray, Chief Wildlife Veterinary Medical Officer and Program director of Smithsonian’s Global Health Program


"I wish this book would have been around when I was a child! A career in biology covers a large scope and this book offers a terrific introduction to the realities and challenges of wildlife conservation fieldwork. The story draws readers in with the wonder of a little-known country and species, along with some intriguing sci-fi technology. I love that one of the main characters keeps a journal (good scientific practice) which is used as a mechanism to communicate to the reader details about Phorse/Takhi behavior, their place in the ecosystem, and current threats. The immersive adventure also weaves in key issues that wildlife face in Mongolia. Overall, I found it to be a true representation of conservation work happening in Hustai National Park and a nice platform to demonstrate real-life problem-solving skills." —Dr. Kate Jenks, former Conservation Biologist at the Minnesota Zoo


"Eva Pell did a great job of describing the Asian Wild Horse and its native habitat in Mongolia. She was able to define the conservation issues that surround this region and this endangered species in a way that the reader can understand. Most importantly, young readers are encouraged to dream big without boundaries on technology or politics. Congratulations! I know that I will be sharing my copy with my young grandson when he gets old enough to read." —Tony Fisher, Asian Wild Horse SSP Coordinator; American Zoological Association/Director of Animal Collections; Minnesota Zoological Gardens


"ResQ Takes on the Takhi by Eva J. Pell is full of adventure, fun and some danger with wild animals, natural elements, and suspense. The ResQ team is made up of Wheaton Guinto, a brainiac, and his cousin Stowe LeBlond, a naturalist and a vegetarian, along with their grandmother Ariella, a wildlife photographer. The ResQ team is called to Mongolia to find a lost harem of Takhi – Mongolian wild horses. The harem strayed outside the HustaiNuruu National Park and if they aren’t found could threaten the park’s process of reintroducing the Takhi back into the wild. It’s full of adventure, fun and some danger with wild animals, natural elements, and suspense. Eva Pell keeps you interested in saving the Takhi and in wanting to learn more about science, nature and adventure. The wild and wacky sci-fi kind of inventions such as the Dynochute, the ECAPS, the HeliBoaJee and the Finder (a bionic dog) help the team on their rescue mission. ResQ Takes on the Takhi by Eva J. Pell is a really enjoyable read. Kids from ages 8-15 would like this story best but adults will like it too. There is something for everyone and the pictures that look like they are hand-drawn are great." —ReaderViews 

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