Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
The amazing, true story of Fiona, a baby hippo born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo, the team of scientists and caregivers who nursed her to health, and the vast community in Cincinnati and beyond who rallied around her. Full color.
Brief description:
Thane Maynard was born and raised in central Florida, where he earned his bachelor's degree in environmental studies from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fl., and his master's degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources. He is also a graduate of the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program at the Harvard Business School, as well as the first National Education Leadership Institute sponsored by WWF and Disney. He is an active member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Margo Marsh Biodiversity Foundation, a primate conservation fund headquartered in Washington, D.C. He travels extensively throughout the world.
Review Quotes:
"Bound to be a popular selection among young readers. An easy win for nonfiction collections."--School Library Journal