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2015., Juvenile, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Call No: B BAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Presents a picture book biography of Abraham Dee Bartlett and how he invented the modern zoo out of his love for animals.
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[2018], Juvenile, Alfred A. Knopf Call No: B Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Looks at the inspiring story of Joan Procter, a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles.
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2018., Alfred A. Knopf Call No: B Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: For fans of Ada Twist- Scientistcomes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist--who loved reptiles! Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests- slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets....While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere--she even brought a crocodile to school! When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children's tea parties--with her komodo dragon as the guest of honor. With a lively text and vibrant illustrations, scientist and writer Patricia Valdez and illustrator Felicita Sala bring to life Joan Procter's inspiring story of passion and determination.
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[2018]., Primary, Alfred A. Knopf Call No: PICTURE B VAL Edition: 1st ed. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: A picture book biography of Joan Procter, an English woman who loved reptiles and, while a curator of reptiles at the London Zoo in the 1920s, worked with Komodo dragons.
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By Earle, Phil2022., Pre-adolescent, Bloomsbury Children's Books Call No: [Fic] Genre: Historical fiction, Historical fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Even though the city faces nightly air raids, in 1941 Joseph is sent to London to live with the gruff Mrs F, who teaches the angry boy how to care for the remaining animals in the city zoo, including a mighty silverback gorilla named Adonis.
