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Project hippopotamus

by Ring, Susan.

Format: Print Book 2002
Availability: Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy

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Location Collection Call #
Shaler North Hills Library Juvenile Non-Fiction j 599.635 R
Location  Shaler North Hills Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Non-Fiction
 
Call Number  j 599.635 R
 
 

Summary
Showcases the development and growth of a baby hippopotamus at a zoo, discussing the zookeeper's role in its life and the natural habitat, foods, and life cycle of the animal.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "Gr. 3^-6. "The new baby is not a pet or a performer." Like many of the books about wild animals, conservation is the focus in these photo-essays in the Zoo Life series. Each book begins with the drama of a baby born in a zoo in the U.S. A section on the parents follows, revealing that most were born in the wild, orphaned, and brought to the zoo. Along with providing information about each animal's physiology, natural habitat, etc., Ring discusses issues related to captivity and the benefits and drawbacks of zoo life. The approachable design includes lively color photos of the animals on each double-page spread and fascinating boxed facts about everything from the weight of elephants to the social nature of hippos. The crucial zoo issues are sure to spark discussion, and some readers may take up the invitation to work as zoo volunteers or docents. The bibliography includes lists of organizations and Web sites. --Hazel Rochman"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Series Zoo babies (Mankato, Minn)
Subjects Hippopotamus -- Infancy -- Juvenile literature.
Zoo animals -- Ohio -- Toledo -- Juvenile literature.
Hippopotamus.
Animals -- Infancy.
Zoo animals.
Publisher Mankato, Minn. :Weigl Publishers,2002
Language English
Description 24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN 1590360133 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
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