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Behind the Scenes at the Zoo: Your Access-All-Areas Guide to the World's Greatest Zoos and Aquariums
This is your all-access private pass into the wild and wonderful world of zoos!
We're opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you'll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers.
Inside the pages of this children's animal book, you'll discover the secret delights of the world's most interesting zoos and more! It includes:
- Showcases the best ethical treatment and conservation of animals and the vital research done by zoos
- Filled with beautiful photos of animals and their innovative habitats in zoos around the world
- Profiles the tasks of zoo staff using language that is fun and accessible
Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this conservation-themed children's book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life. It gives you a peek inside the hidden lives of the experts who care for the animals in the zoos and work passionately to conserve them in the wild, too. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, moreish meals, and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. This wonderful children's educational book is ideal for teaching little ones about endangered animals.
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo is packed with stunning images that encapsulate the essence of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks, step-by-step explanations, and job profiles of key roles such as a zookeeper, vet, and wildlife biologist! It's the perfect gift for kids aged 9-12 who love all things animals. It's time to uncover the secrets of the incredible animals and army of staff that make up these extraordinary attractions and vital conservation centres! Are you ready?
Complete the Series
If you loved this book about zoology for kids, look out for more Behind the Scenes titles from DK! Take an exclusive tour of the world's most exciting museums and discover their hidden treasures that aren't normally on public display with Behind the Scenes at the Museum.
We're opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you'll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers.
Inside the pages of this children's animal book, you'll discover the secret delights of the world's most interesting zoos and more! It includes:
- Showcases the best ethical treatment and conservation of animals and the vital research done by zoos
- Filled with beautiful photos of animals and their innovative habitats in zoos around the world
- Profiles the tasks of zoo staff using language that is fun and accessible
Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this conservation-themed children's book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life. It gives you a peek inside the hidden lives of the experts who care for the animals in the zoos and work passionately to conserve them in the wild, too. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, moreish meals, and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. This wonderful children's educational book is ideal for teaching little ones about endangered animals.
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo is packed with stunning images that encapsulate the essence of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks, step-by-step explanations, and job profiles of key roles such as a zookeeper, vet, and wildlife biologist! It's the perfect gift for kids aged 9-12 who love all things animals. It's time to uncover the secrets of the incredible animals and army of staff that make up these extraordinary attractions and vital conservation centres! Are you ready?
Complete the Series
If you loved this book about zoology for kids, look out for more Behind the Scenes titles from DK! Take an exclusive tour of the world's most exciting museums and discover their hidden treasures that aren't normally on public display with Behind the Scenes at the Museum.
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Published July 1, 2021
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9,025 books2,096 followersDorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
Source: Wikipedia.
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October 1, 2021
'Behind The Scenes At The Zoo: Your Access-All-Areas Guide To The World's Greatest Zoos And Aquariums' by D.K. Publishing is a great book.
I really enjoyed reading it, and especially liked learning about the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, an animal I'd never even heard of before.
I really enjoyed reading it, and especially liked learning about the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, an animal I'd never even heard of before.
July 28, 2021
Fascinating book about zoos !
March 1, 2022
Ein Besuch im Zoo (mit Kindern) geht immer. Wenn ich mir die Menschenansammlung in den Zoos vor allem bei schönem Wetter anschaue, so teilen viele Familien die Idee, dass der Besuch im Zoo ein gutes Ausflugsziel ist. Wenn ich mir Bilder von den Anfängen der Zoos anschaue, dann hat sich das Bild der reinen Sensationslust und „zur Schaustellung“ besonderer Tiere gewandelt hin zu Zoos, die eine verantwortungsvollere Aufgabe übernehmen.
Dieses Buch wirft einen Blick vor allem hinter die Kulisse der unterschiedlichen Zoos und beschreibt, welche Berufe in Zoos anzutreffen sind und was deren eigentliche Arbeit ist. Dabei fängt es schon mit der Planung eines Zoos an, wie die Gehege gestaltet und angeordnet werden. Der Abschnitt der Tierpflege nimmt natürlich einen sehr großen Teil ein und zeigt vor allem, wie auf die unterschiedlichen Bedürfnisse der unterschiedlichen Tierarten eingegangen wird bzw. wie diese in Zoos umgesetzt werden.
Der Aufbau ist in jedem Kapitel gleich. Neben einer großflächigen Fotografie sind kleinere Infokästen und weitere Fotos angeordnet, die das Thema verdeutlichen und vertiefen. Das Buch lebt von der guten Mischung zwischen Fotografien und informativen Texten. Letztere sind bewusst kurz und knackig und somit auch für jüngere Kinder leicht verständlich. Es gibt zwar hier und da ein paar Fachbegriffe, die teils im Glossar und teils von den Eltern der Kinder erklärt werden müssen. Das Glossar hat für meine Bedürfnisse ruhig ein wenig umfassender sein dürfen.
Fazit
Es ist sehr spannend mal zu sehen, was es bedeutet, einen Zoo zu unterhalten. Das Buch gibt einen Blick hinter die Kulissen frei und zeigt, mit welchem Aufwand die Tierparks und Aquarien betrieben werden. Die Aufmachung ist gelungen und für Kinder ab ca. acht Jahren gut verständlich.
Dieses Buch wirft einen Blick vor allem hinter die Kulisse der unterschiedlichen Zoos und beschreibt, welche Berufe in Zoos anzutreffen sind und was deren eigentliche Arbeit ist. Dabei fängt es schon mit der Planung eines Zoos an, wie die Gehege gestaltet und angeordnet werden. Der Abschnitt der Tierpflege nimmt natürlich einen sehr großen Teil ein und zeigt vor allem, wie auf die unterschiedlichen Bedürfnisse der unterschiedlichen Tierarten eingegangen wird bzw. wie diese in Zoos umgesetzt werden.
Der Aufbau ist in jedem Kapitel gleich. Neben einer großflächigen Fotografie sind kleinere Infokästen und weitere Fotos angeordnet, die das Thema verdeutlichen und vertiefen. Das Buch lebt von der guten Mischung zwischen Fotografien und informativen Texten. Letztere sind bewusst kurz und knackig und somit auch für jüngere Kinder leicht verständlich. Es gibt zwar hier und da ein paar Fachbegriffe, die teils im Glossar und teils von den Eltern der Kinder erklärt werden müssen. Das Glossar hat für meine Bedürfnisse ruhig ein wenig umfassender sein dürfen.
Fazit
Es ist sehr spannend mal zu sehen, was es bedeutet, einen Zoo zu unterhalten. Das Buch gibt einen Blick hinter die Kulissen frei und zeigt, mit welchem Aufwand die Tierparks und Aquarien betrieben werden. Die Aufmachung ist gelungen und für Kinder ab ca. acht Jahren gut verständlich.
February 3, 2024
The animal keepers are people who love animals and take pride in their work. They touch the animals with kindness and provide programs to teach children about ecosystems.
I went to Ueno Zoo when I was a child and saw giant pandas for the first time. It was also thanks to the zoo that I was able to touch a snake.
However, ZOOS were created for humans to see and take pictures of animals, not for animals to live there of their own choice. They were taken from one country to another.
And each animal has its own country or region that is suitable for it, and the air, climate, food, etc. of that land are naturally suited to their bodies, so they can live freely in nature.
Wildlife Parks are not confined to cages, but they are still in a foreign land, and I am sure they may be saddened by the different atmosphere.
The same is true of aquariums; the fish that have become a showpiece may want to return to the vastness of the sea.
I went to Ueno Zoo when I was a child and saw giant pandas for the first time. It was also thanks to the zoo that I was able to touch a snake.
However, ZOOS were created for humans to see and take pictures of animals, not for animals to live there of their own choice. They were taken from one country to another.
And each animal has its own country or region that is suitable for it, and the air, climate, food, etc. of that land are naturally suited to their bodies, so they can live freely in nature.
Wildlife Parks are not confined to cages, but they are still in a foreign land, and I am sure they may be saddened by the different atmosphere.
The same is true of aquariums; the fish that have become a showpiece may want to return to the vastness of the sea.
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