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Dan Bortolotti is the author of nine nonfiction books, including four children's titles.
Dan's books have twice been nominated for the Science in Society Book Award, which is given annually by the Canadian Science Writers' Association.
Dan Bortolotti
books
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Thomas Dunne Books (US), 2008
Thomas Allen Publishers (Canada), 2009
The first comprehensive portrait of the blue whale, the largest creature that has ever lived on earth. Equal parts science and history, Wild Blue is a journey into the world of an animal that was pushed to the brink of extinction and is slowly making its way back.
Firefly Books, second edition 2011
Baseball Now! profiles the biggest stars in the game, including Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Roy Halladay, C.C. Sabathia and dozens more. Packed with full-colour photos and featuring more than 70 player profiles and up-to-date coverage of the 2010 season, Baseball Now! showcases the best players at every position.
Scholastic, 2007
What Makes a Planet a Planet? is part of the acclaimed Literacy Place series for young readers. It is the story of how the discovery of a large object at the edge of the solar system ignited a debate over what should be called a planet. Ages 8+.
Firefly Books, 2003
Exploring Saturn takes amateur astronomers on a journey to the ringed planet. The book explains everything we know about Saturn and how we learned it, and provides a fascinating description of NASA's Cassini mission. Ages 10+.
Firefly Books, 2003
Tiger Rescue takes young readers to Indian villages, the Russian Far East, the forests of Malaysia and the island of Sumatra, where they'll meet the world's top tiger conservationists and learn how hard work and determination can save this mighty cat from extinction in the wild. Ages 10+.
Firefly Books, 2003
Panda Rescue visits the bamboo forests and breeding centers of China, where scientists are working to protect the world's most beloved animal. Young readers will learn about the colorful history of the black-and-white bear, and why many conservationists remain hopeful about its future. Ages 10+.
Firefly Books, new edition 2010
Hope in Hell profiles the most respected international aid agency in the world.
First released in 2004, the book has been thoroughly revised and updated for 2010, including a new chapter set in Haiti just before the devastating earthquake struck Port-au-Prince.
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Firefly Books, 2011
Featuring the spectacular photographs of Yuichi Takasaka, Auroras showcases one of nature's greatest spectacles, complete with captions that reflect on the folklore, science and beauty of the northern lights.
Rogers Publishing, 2011
The MoneySense Guide to the Perfect Portfolio is a step-by-step approach to an investing strategy that lowers your fees, boosts your returns and lets you sleep well at night.
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