Thane Maynard

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1) Saving Fiona: the story of the world's most famous baby hippo

Author

Maynard, Thane

Pub. Date

[2018]

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IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1

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Book, CD

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Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation. Includes general information about hippos as a species.

2) A rhino comes to America

Author

Maynard, Thane

Pub. Date

[1993]

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Describes the status of the Sumatran rhinoceros as one of the most endangered animals in the world and relates the story of Bagus, a specimen who was captured in the wild and sent to the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a new breeding program to save the species from extinction.

3) Komodo Dragons

Author

Maynard, Thane

Pub. Date

1997

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of this species of giant lizard, which is found only in Indonesia.

4) Working with wildlife: a guide to careers in the animal world

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Maynard, Thane

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A detailed survey of the career fields open to those who wish to work with wildlife, including veterinary medicine, zoo and aquarium careers, research, education, conservation, and more.

5) Ostriches

Author

Maynard, Thane

Pub. Date

1997

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

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This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of this largest bird and fastest animal on two legs.

6) Hope for animals and their world: how endangered species are being rescued from the brink

Author

Goodall, Jane

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At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival...