"When oil spills, workers hurry to clean the land and water. But oil spills can also affect every animal that lives in the area. Who helps these wild animals? On the East Coast, a team from Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research rushes to the scene to save as many as possible. Follow along to learn how these experts capture oiled animals and treat them quickly and safely so that they may be returned to the wild. This illustrated nonfiction is based on the extensive experience of the Oiled Wildlife Response Team at Tri-State isher's description.

Award-winning nature author Jennifer Keats Curtis is frequently found among students and teachers, talking about literacy and conservation. In addition to Baby Bear's Adoption Jennifer has written The Lizard Lady, Maggie: Alaska's Last Elephant, Moonlight Crab Count, After A While Crocodile (NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book), The Lucky Litter, the Animal Helpers series, Baby Owl's Rescue, Kali's Story (Children's Choice Book Award), Salamander Season, Primate School, and Turtles In My Sandbox for Arbordale. She lives in Maryland with her family and a wide variety of pets. Visit her website at www.jenniferkeatscurtis.com.