Fur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)

by Cassandre Maxwell

Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

Abraham Dee Bartlett fell in love with animals at a young age and grew up learning as much about them as possible. His love transformed the zoo into the modern version we know today–one where animals live in their natural habitats, receive proper care, and offer the public a chance to learn about
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Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, History-life and Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2015), 34 pages

Description

"A biography of Abraham Dee Bartlett and how he helped to invent the modern zoo"--Provided by publisher.

Awards

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

34

Physical description

34 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

080285432X / 9780802854322

DDC/MDS

590.92

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