The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

by Tamra Orr

Overview

What do komodo dragons, screaming hairy armadillos, and King Vultures all have in common? They are some of the animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Take a tour through the zoo. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of these amazing animals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515779902
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Smithsonian Field Trips Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	801,284
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Tamra Orr is a full-time author living in the Pacific Northwest. She is the author of more than 400 educational books for readers of all ages. Her book on school violence was voted New York Public Library’s best nonfiction book for teens. She has a degree in English/Education from Ball State University. Tamra has been fascinated with history all of her life and enjoys the chance to learn more about it when researching for a book. She lives in Oregon with her husband, four children, dog, and cat.

Table of Contents

The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 4

Aldabra Tortoise 6

Vietnamese Mossy Frog 8

Red Panda 10

Gharial 12

Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula 14

Screaming Hairy Armadillo 16

Land Hermit Crab 18

Silver Arowana 20

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill 22

Arapaima 24

Japanese Giant Salamander 26

Double-Wattled Cassowary 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

products verified for accuracy by Smithsonian experts; graphic organizers such as maps, charts, and diagrams in each title; expert quotes; critical thinking questions to promote discussion and fulfill common core; carefully written based on grade level content and reading levels

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 2–5—These attractive, easy-to-read volumes present several of the highlights of the respective museums. In The National Air and Space Museum, readers learn of airplanes including the Spirit of St. Louis and objects from space exploration. The National Museum of Natural History contains dinosaur fossils and the Hope Diamond. Inserted throughout are "Did You Know" facts, such as "When mossy frogs are scared they curl up and play dead." Colorful photographs accompany the information and are bound to attract readers fascinated by unusual trivia. VERDICT Elementary school browsers and report writers will gravitate toward this appealing take on U.S. history.

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