Animal Helpers: Zoos (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781607187134)

Zoos are amazing places to see and learn about the many native and exotic of animals that inhabit this world. Some animals are plentiful while others are threatened or in danger of extinction. Zookeepers not only feed and care for these animals, they may also be helping to conserve and protect whole species through breeding and "head start" programs. Follow the extraordinary duties of these unusual animal helpers in this behind-the-scenes photographic journal. This nonfiction picture book with a cuddle factor includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 82-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Animal Helpers is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

Author: Jennifer Keats Curtis
ISBN-10: 1607187132
ISBN-13: 9781607187134
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.70w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159804 / Animal Helpers: Zoos


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2014 pg. 112
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 138 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw