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Author Christopher, Nick, author.

Title Should we keep animals in zoos? / Nick Christopher.

Publication Info. New York : KidHaven Publishing, [2018]

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J636.08 CHR    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Children's Department  J590.7 CHRISTOPHER    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department  J590.73 C46S    Check Shelf
Description 24 pages: color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series Points of view
Points of view (KidHaven Publishing)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Do zoos help or hurt? -- The rise of animal rights -- Caring for animals -- Mental health concerns -- Saving species -- Can't go back -- Teaching tools -- The wrong lessons -- Safety or freedom?
Summary Are zoos ethical? There is not one right answer to this challenging question. Readers discover the different arguments that can be made in favor of and against zoos. These different points of view are presented with relevant facts to support them, encouraging readers to understand the different sides of the debate surrounding zoos. Clear main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed graphic organizers help readers make their own informed opinion. Full-color photographs are included to enhance a reading experience that sharpens essential critical thinking skills and encourages readers to approach controversial topics with an open mind. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Websites.
Subject Zoo animals -- Juvenile literature.
Zoos -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Zoos -- Juvenile literature.
Animal welfare -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9781534523258 (paperback : book)
1534523251 (paperback : book)
9781534523265 (6 pack)
153452326X (6 pack)
9781534523272 (library bound book)
1534523278 (library bound book)
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