THE WHALE WATCHER'S HANDBOOK Erich Hoyt Toronto, Madison Press, c1984. Distributed by Penguin Books. 208pp, paper, $14.95. ISBN 0-14-007064-8. Grades 6 and up. Reviewed by Ingrid von Haussen. Volume 12 Number 6 1984 November Whale expert Hoyt and natural science illustrator Folkens have collaborated in producing a very interesting book. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings, photographs, and maps on almost every page, this book is a field guide to seventy-seven whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Twenty-three introductory pages provide a fascinating introduction to these appealing mammals. The last part of the book is devoted to an extensive listing of places all over the world where you can go to watch whales in the wild. The appendices include a list of clothing and photographic equipment to take along, useful hints, e.g., how to cope with seasickness, a reading list, and a glossary. The spotter's guide includes descriptions in word and picture, one to two pages per animal with information on range, habitat, habits, diet, etc. This sturdy paperback is very useful for different audiences: the jaded world traveler may wish to use it as a guide to new, untried adventures. Young people will find it useful for school projects and will certainly pore over its pages just for fun. Arm-chair naturalists of all ages will have a new area of study opened to them. This volume whets the appetite for more. Ingrid von Hausen, Preston H. S., Cambridge, ON.