You Cant See A Dodo At The Zoo

You Can't See a Dodo at the Zoo looks at the world of extinct and endangered species. In easy-to-understand language, Fred Ehrlich covers dinosaurs, extinct birds and mammals, and endangered animals, giving clear and concise explanations of what happened to them. Punctuated with humorous verse to emphasize points and illustrated with whimsical cartoons, it's a book packed with information sure to inform both children and adults. Includes a glossary of complex words; and easy-to-understand, clear explanations of complicated subjects. Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Grade 2-4-This book includes chapters on dinosaurs, birds, and mammals that are extinct, followed by a section explaining why other species like whooping cranes, Tasmanian devils, and piping plovers are endangered. The scientific information is clear and interesting. For example, a discussion of why dinosaurs became extinct includes four different theories in a straightforward manner. The bright cartoons add interest and appeal to the text. The author also includes short verses that are forced and ineffective. For example, "Dodos lived near Madagascar./Your mom may not know where that is,/so you'd better not ask her!" A manatee is described in the following way: "The manatee has a squishy snout/And big, fat flippers to paddle about./Though it isn't pretty to you or me,/It is to another manatee." Unfortunately, these lame attempts at humor trivialize the important topic.-Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA Copyright å¨ Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the Author Fred Ehrlich, a pediatrician and child psychiatrist, has written numerous children's books. He divides his time between Lincoln, Massachusetts, and Maplewood, New Jersey. He has a long-standing interest in the environment, particularly in the flora and fau Amanda Haley holds a B.F.A. from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their golden retriever, Sally.