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Overview
The Zoo Life series offers a fascinating look at the captivating world of animals and zoos. With content supplied and verified by experienced zoo staff, each book explores the life of an animal born in an American zoo and compares it to life in the wild. Brain boosters, folktales, and links to conservation organizations provide additional insights into each species.Author Biography: Jennifer Nault is the author of Judy Blume and Kansas.
Showcases the development and growth of a baby polar bear at a zoo, discussing the zookeeper's role in its life and the natural habitat, foods, and life cycle of the animal.
Editorials
Children's Literature
This description of the polar bear keeps alive the integrity of the series by showing a young bear that was born in the zoo, as well as teaching children various facts and information about the bears. From birth, to mature adult hood, the polar bears that live in the United States zoos are cared for in a way that most represents their natural habitat. Everything that can be done to teach the bears how they would act in the wild is simulated in the zoo. Several "chapters" divide this book, and a table of contents as well as a glossary at the end of the book is available to teach young children about these valuable resources. The photography follows a young polar bear of one pound through adulthood. Children can hear about how the bear grows and develops as well as watching through these beautiful pictures. Controversial issues about American zoos are mentioned throughout the book. 2003, Weigl Publishers Inc, Ages 8 to 12.—Nicole Peterson
Book Details
Published
August 1, 2002
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pages
24
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781590360149