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Zoology for Kids
Zoology for Kids

Zoology for Kids

Understanding and Working with Animals, with 21 Activities

For Kids series

JUVENILE NONFICTION

144 Pages, 8.5 x 11

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $19.99 (US $19.99) (CA $26.99)

Publication Date: March 2015

ISBN 9781613749616

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Mar 2015)

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Overview

An interactive introduction to working with animals

 

Zoology for Kids invites the next generation of zoologists to discover the animal kingdom through clear, entertaining information and anecdotes, lush color photos, hands-on activities, and peer-reviewed research. Young minds are introduced to zoology as a science by discussing animals’ forms, functions, and behaviors as well as the history behind zoos and aquariums. Related activities include baking edible animal cells, playing a dolphin-echolocation game, and practicing designing an exhibit. Young readers can peek into the world of zookeepers and aquarists, veterinarians, wildlife researchers, and conservationists as they “train” their friends, mold a tiger’s jawbone, and perform field research in their own backyard. This engaging resource provides readers with new knowledge, a healthy respect for the animal kingdom, and the idea that they can pursue animal-related careers and make a difference to preserve and protect the natural world.

Reviews

“Packed with facts and photos, Zoology for Kids is a vibrant introduction to zoology that also provides inspiration for career options and activities to help children further explore and apply what they have learned. This is exactly the kind of book I held in high regard as a young animal lover.”Liesl Pimentel, manager of education and formal programs, Phoenix Zoo



“The Hestermanns strike an effective balance between educational material and fun that should hit a sweet spot for animal lovers.” —Publishers Weekly


"A convincing invitation to the wide world of working with animals." —Kirkus Reviews


“Plenty here to engage hands-on experimenters as well as readers indulging a general interest in living things or wondering what it would be like to be a zookeeper, veterinarian, wildlife researcher, or even “conservation warrior.”” —Booklist


“The attractive cover, inviting layout, colorful photos, and inviting illustrations will appeal to student readers. Fun experiences [will] involve readers in meaningful projects that require both creative and critical thinking related to animal life. Teachers will find these activities to be an effective way to address science standards. This work of nonfiction will be popular with youth who want to learn more about the science and care of animals. Librarians will find Zoology for Kids as well as the other books in the Young Naturalist series to be outstanding additions to the science collection.” —Teacher Librarian



"Well-written, informative, and beautifully designed." —All About Wildlife

Author Biography

Josh Hestermann is a marine-mammal keeper and trainer at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Bethanie Hestermann is a freelance writer who also serves as a contributing writer and editor at large at Connected World magazine. They live in southern California. Martin and Chris Kratt, the Kratt Brothers, are the creators and cohosts of the PBS Kids series Kratts CreaturesWild Kratts, and Zoboomafoo.