Books
Aburrow- Newman, Alan. Digby Helps at the Zoo. Newmarket, England: Brimax î 1996.
Abstract: Children’s story about how Digby helps animals at the zoo.
Baskin, Leonard. Hosie’s Zoo. New York: Viking P. î 1981.
Abstract: Guide to animals that would live in a zoo.
Caras, Roger A. Going to the Zoo with Roger Caras. New York: Harcourt, Brace, and Jovanovich. î 1973.
Abstract: Guide to animals found in a zoo.
Curtis, Patricia. Animal Rights: Stories of People Who Defend the Right of Animals. New York: Four Winds P. î 1980.
Abstract: Content story about people defending rights of pets, wild animals, and zoo animals.
Hewett, Joan. Watching Them Grow: Inside a Zoo Nursery. Boston: Little Brown î 1979.
Abstract: A behind the scenes peek into the baby animal nursery at the San Diego Zoo.
Hoban, Tara. A Children’s Zoo. New York: Greenwillow Books î 1985.
Abstract: A picture book of zoo animals with descriptive words for each animal.
Johnston, Ginny. Andy Bear: A Polar Cub Grows Up at the Zoo. New York: Morrow î 1985.
Abstract: The life of a polar cub growing up in captivity at the Atlanta Zoo.
King- Smith, Dick. Dick King- Smith’s Animal Friends. Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick P. î 1996.
Abstract: The author remarks on some encounters with zoo animals.
Marynard, Thane. Endangered Animal Babies. New York: Franklin Watts.î 1993.
Abstract: This book examines endangered species and discussed attempts to save them.
McMillan, Bruce. The Baby Zoo. New York: Schoolastic Inc. î 1992.
Abstract: Shows baby zoo animals and gives maps of the country they came from.
Rieger, Shay. The Bronze Zoo. New York: Scribner î 1970.
Abstract: The making of bronze animals for outdoor parks.
Rojankovsky, Feodor. Animals In the Zoo. New York: Knopf î 1962.
Abstract: An account of different animals found in the zoo.
Roosevelt, Michele Chopin. Zoo Animals. New York: Random House î 1983.
Abstract: Introduction of zoo animals.
Rowan, James P. I Can Be a Zookeeper. Chicago: Children’s P. î 1985.
Abstract: A book that explores the jobs of the people that work in a zoo.
Filmstrip
Working With Animals. Troll Associates î 1975. Made by Humane Society of US.
Abstract: Focuses on the careers, the care, and the training of animals.
Computer Software
Zookeeper. ed.1.0.1. Torrnace, CA: Davidson & Associates î 1983.
Abstract: The user learns about animals and their habitats by being a "zookeeper" while the zoo world scientist are away. The game emphasizes the value of protecting endangered animals from extinction and understanding how people affect their habitats.
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