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George, Michael

Life at the Zoo: The Secret World of Your Favorite Animals

32 pp. | Sterling | October, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4549-3089-1 $12.95

(3) K-3 George makes the animals kids see at zoos relatable in this behind-the-scenes overview. Accompanied by candid photos, brief anecdote-driven chapters explore different aspects of a zoo animal's life, including regular visits to the veterinarian and time at "school" doing puzzles. Scattered throughout are quirky facts (e.g., bearcats smell like popcorn). Meeting PJ the rhinoceros, Boone the panther, and other real-life zoo inhabitants will likely inspire a trip to the zoo. Glos.

Reviewer: Erica Wetter