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What happens at the zoo
Describes the functions of a zoo and the care and treatment given to the animals that live there.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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Judith E. Rinard
20 booksJudith E. Rinard is a freelance writer who worked for more than 20 years as staff writer for National Geographic. She has written extensively - both books and articles - on subjects as diverse as astronauts, whales and dolphins, and ancient cities.
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April 10, 2017
Wasn't super into this and I had a lot of thoughts I wanted to share on other matters, so I yelled the whole time. -M
August 28, 2023
From livestock to the zoo....
What Happens At the Zoo explores some of the very basic and most well-known animals people may see at a zoo, the types of zoo/park they may be found in and some of the chores that are required to take care of these animals whether it is prepping their meals, teaching them tricks that assist in medical care, washing or providing them with enrichment to name a few and the educative opportunities that are provided by zoos so people may get to know more about the various animals that can be found there. Since the book was published in 1984 it is most definitely outdated to some degree while not every zoo has its own police or can afford to make buildings that mimic Asian temples to house their animals or even have giant pandas or an aquarium so depending on the zoos around you you may have a disappointed child.
Otherwise like other books in this particular series the book is illustrated with brightly colored illustrations that showcase everything being told in the text. As a result children will get a more rounded idea of what is actually occurring in the zoo, especially in places where they may not have access to.
As a result even though it is outdated children who love animals and zoos will find this an enjoyable read as well as an informative one. And it would make for a great starter read before a family visits the zoo to maybe get your child(ren) to think of more questions that can possibly be answered during your visit.
What Happens At the Zoo explores some of the very basic and most well-known animals people may see at a zoo, the types of zoo/park they may be found in and some of the chores that are required to take care of these animals whether it is prepping their meals, teaching them tricks that assist in medical care, washing or providing them with enrichment to name a few and the educative opportunities that are provided by zoos so people may get to know more about the various animals that can be found there. Since the book was published in 1984 it is most definitely outdated to some degree while not every zoo has its own police or can afford to make buildings that mimic Asian temples to house their animals or even have giant pandas or an aquarium so depending on the zoos around you you may have a disappointed child.
Otherwise like other books in this particular series the book is illustrated with brightly colored illustrations that showcase everything being told in the text. As a result children will get a more rounded idea of what is actually occurring in the zoo, especially in places where they may not have access to.
As a result even though it is outdated children who love animals and zoos will find this an enjoyable read as well as an informative one. And it would make for a great starter read before a family visits the zoo to maybe get your child(ren) to think of more questions that can possibly be answered during your visit.
July 6, 2009
I like the pictures and the information. It is particularly interesting to see all the food preparation that must go on every day at zoos.
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