| “This is a wonderful book—a labor of love—that describes in soul-stirring language what it is like to live with the people, the animals, the birds, the snakes, the insects, the jungles, the treacherous rivers, the gorgeous scenery of seven continents. It is the best travel and exploratory work I have yet encountered. Marty —Senator George McGovern, 1972 Democratic nominee for president |
Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents follows Marty and Deb Essen on an eight trip, three-and-a-half-year-long adventure to some of the wildest places on all seven continents.
The American couple began crisscrossing the globe with the simple intention of searching for rare and interesting wildlife. When their travels coincided with the
This is not your average travelogue. Marty
| “An exciting and adventurous read. Cool Creatures, Hot Planet by Marty Essen is a roller coaster ride through the natural world that will both entertain and enlighten readers.” —Jeff Corwin |
Awards and additional praise for Cool Creatures, Hot Planet:
“Essen’s colorful and descriptive writing conveys the excitement of the best TV wildlife-adventure shows.”—Billings Gazette
“It is an excellent travelogue . . .”—Midwest Book Review
“Those who enjoy armchair eco-tourism will dig on Cool Creatures, Hot Planet.”—January Magazine
“The book is perfect for armchair naturalists . . . it’s all action.”—Curled Up with a Good Book
“Grip the arms of your reading chair, hold your fear back and prepare for a ride, a thrill and an adventure.”—BootsnAll Travel
Marty Essen is a member of both the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) and the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA). For information on bringing Marty's fascinating Seven Continents Digital Slide Show to your college or university, please click here.