Bibliograph

The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, by Tamra B. Orr

Type

Label

The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, by Tamra B. Orr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1001250208

Responsibility statement

by Tamra B. Orr

Series statement

Smithsonian field tripsSmithsonian Capstone Press

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Welcome to the National Zoo -- Aldabra tortoise -- Vietnamese mossy frog -- Red panda -- Gharial -- Goliath bird-eating tarantula -- Screaming hairy armadillo -- Land hermit crab -- Silver arowana -- Abyssinian ground hornbill -- Arapaima -- Japanese giant salamander -- Double-wattled cassowary -- Glossary -- Read more -- Critical thinking questions -- Internet sites

Target audience

juvenile

Classification