Ronald Orenstein is a zoologist, lawyer, and wildlife conservationist who has written extensively on a wide variety of ecology and conservation issues. He is currently the project director of the International Wildlife Coalition.
Comprehensive coverage ... their evolution, life history and
conservation.-- (12/01/2001)
The book does a good job of answering the questions of what
turtles, terrapins, and tortoises are, how they live, an whether
they will survive ... The book abounds with excellent color
photographs. Recommended for all public and academic libraries.--
(04/01/2002)
This book is a great secondary teaching resource for harnessing
students' natural curiosity. It's not only for enthusiasts but can
also provide research material for motivated biology students.--
(11/01/2002)
With deft prose and engaging anecdotes, Mr. Orenstein takes us
skillfully through a vast amount of information packaged to be
remembered without undue effort. ... In essence, Mr. Orenstein's
treatment is nothing short of masterly.-- (11/01/2002)
Almost everything a turtle enthusiast could possibly want to know
can be found in this comprehensive book.--Joy Saethre"VOYA [Voice
of Youth Advocates]" (08/01/2002)
[Orenstein's] accurate and fact-filled text, while easily readable
by the most casual of turtle observers, will almost certainly
provide some unknown tidbit of useful information to just about
everyone regardless of expertise.--John P. Level"Turtle and
Tortoise Bookshop Newsletter" (01/01/2002)
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