Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
Zoos take care of animals and welcome visitors of all ages, but that’s not all zoos do. Author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley bring readers behind the scenes at three zoos to meet scientists working to save endangered animals.
Meredith Bastian’s experiences studying wild orangutans help educate both zoo visitors and the zoo workers who care for captive orangutans. Jeff Baughman breeds black-footed ferrets and reintroduces them into the wild. And Rachel Santymire examines poop from black rhinoceroses at the zoo and in their natural habitat to benefit all black rhinos. Find out how zoo scientists are helping us learn more about these remarkable, at-risk species before it’s too late!
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Awards
- Cybils Finalist
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Eureka! Children’s Book Gold Award
- Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Reviews
Booklist
“Newman clearly describes the conditions that led to each species becoming endangered and encourages readers to think carefully about their own actions in light of threats to wildlife.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“A great book for research or for students interested in conservation.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Newman brings scientific research to life with her lively introduction to three scientists. . . . [A] fascinating story of how specialists make a real difference in conservation today.”—Kirkus Reviews