This is a terrific book. It centers on three different zoo scientists at three different zoos and the endangered species they work with. The photographs are brilliant and wonderfully done as well.

Each chapter is filled with facts that can be tailored to the age group you're reading it to. The book is written for grades 3-5 and has a lot of text, but there are also great maps, images and side panels that can be of interest to any age. I was able to easily tailor it to my niece and nephew who are 5 and 2 1/2.

Not only do the chapters provide facts about the animals and their habitats, but also things that are relevant that you might not have thought to talk about. For example, in the orangutan chapter, there's information about Palm oil, sustainable and non-sustainable and how Palm Oil plantations are cutting down Orangutan habitat to grow more palm oil trees.

Each section also provides information on what's being done to help the animal survive in the wild, whether that's being aware of palm oil, or talking about captive breeding, or other research and conservation efforts.

The last chapter of the book gives ways that children can easily be involved in conservation and saving the environment, including the environments of the different animals.

If you have a child or know a child who's interested in animals and their habitats, this is a great book to have around! Pick it up and enjoy it!

If you're always on the lookout for engaging high quality nonfiction for kids, this book is for you! I never knew the responsibilities of zoo scientists before. My students devoured this book!

Animal books are usually a pretty safe bet when it comes to juvenile nonfiction. Most kids will enjoy at least looking at photos of animals. And if they learn something in the process so much the better. This one was not nearly so engaging as I had hoped. For such short profiles it was surprisingly dry. More about personal histories than about actual rescue efforts.

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue, written by Patricia Newman and illustrated by Annie Crawley, is currently scheduled for release on October 1 2017. While the staff at zoos certainly do take care of animals and welcome visitors of all ages, that is not all they do. This book brings young readers behind the scenes at three zoos to meet scientists working to save endangered animals. Meredith Bastian's experiences studying wild orangutans help educate both zoo visitors and the zoo workers who care for captive orangutans. Jeff Baughman breeds black-footed ferrets and reintroduces them into the wild. And Rachel Santymire examines poop from black rhinoceroses at the zoo and in their natural habitat to benefit all black rhinos. Find out how zoo scientists are helping us learn more about these remarkable, at-risk species before it's too late!

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue is a wonderful book to show young readers the complex and multilayered nature of working with animals. Scientists that work with zoos do so much more that feed lions and clean animal enclosures. Their work is helping the world understand animal biology, health, and behavior while working toward protecting them and conservation. The text is informative and accessible, with full color photographs and bubbles of additional information that might inspire more interest or desire for further research in young readers. I think this book would be a great resource in school libraries, classrooms, and for interested young readers. I might just be buying my own paper copy for my animal loving daughter.

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue is written by Patricia Newman and illustrated by Annie Crawley, which features a behind-the-scene glimpse of zoos, particularly scientists working to save endangered animals.

According to the introduction, "More than 181 million people visit zoos every every.... But zoos aren't just entertainment centers, they are living libraries. Zoos allow us to get close enough to animals to hear their stories.... Zoos also give scientists an up-close look at animals that are difficult to observe in the wild." This book focuses on three zoo scientists, Meredith Bastian with orangutans, Jeff Baughman with black-footed ferrets, and Rachel Santymire with wild black rhinos.

This book is divided into the following chapters: The Zoo: A Living Library, Treetop Teachers, The Comeback Kits, Feces Save Species, and The Rest of the Story. Also, there are Saving Wildlife sidebars and interesting animal facts intermixed with brilliant full-color photographs, graphics, and maps.

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue is a fun way to learn, as well as providing practical suggestions about how to get involved. This non-fiction book is geared toward children, particularly third to seventh grades.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Another fun book on animals for a library or school collection. I like how they tell you where the animals live, such as at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Seattle Zoo, etc.

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An excellent book concerning conservation and one that I would highly recommend.