Furs, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo
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Furs, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo  -     By: Cassandre Maxwell

Furs, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 2015 / Hardcover

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Product Description

Learn about the life of Abraham Dee Bartlett, a man who held a great love and appreciation for wild animals, so much so that he developed ways to properly care for animals in captivity. Bartlett spent 35 years as superintendent at the London Zoo and is known for inventing the modern zoo, or rather the zoo that we know today. He worked tirelessly to ensure that the animals were happy and healthy, and provided important contributions to zoo visitors to help understand and respect animals as the amazing creatures that they are! Offers a timeline of events in the back.

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Title: Furs, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo
By: Cassandre Maxwell
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 34
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 2015
Dimensions: 11.00 X 8.50 (inches)
Weight: 14 ounces
ISBN: 080285432X
ISBN-13: 9780802854322
Ages: 5-9
Stock No: WW854322

Publisher's Description

Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren’t many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the London Zoo. Driven by his compassion for the animals, Abraham dramatically improved the conditions of the zoo to ensure that the animals could be happy and healthy.

With engaging back matter and charming illustrations, Cassandre Maxwell’s book brings to life the little-known story of the man who helped to create the modern zoo.

Author Bio

Cassandre Maxwell has written and illustrated six books foryoung readers and currently works as an adjunct professorat Cabrini College. She lives in Pennsylvania. Visit herwebsite at www.cassandremaxwell.net.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
"A warm portrait of a man’s lifelong passion for animals."

School Library Journal
"A splendid choice for all readers and animal lovers in particular."

Waking Brain Cells (blog),
"Maxwell has written a captivating biography of Bartlett that focuses on the way that his personal interest in animals led him to revolutionize zoos. . . . The cutⷐpaper art has an oldⷐfashioned feel that beautifully conveys the 19th century time period. . . . A clever and fascinating biography of the man who created modern zoos, this book would be a welcome read for any class before a trip to the zoo."
 

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