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Name: Lunch at the zoo
Author: Joyce Altman

Lunch at the Zoo offers a clear, engaging examination of the work zoo nutritionists do to ensure animals receive balanced diets. It explains the feeding procedures used by large zoos and outlines the specific nutritional requirements of a wide range of zoo animals, making the topic accessible to young readers.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Joyce Altman

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