Overview
When Maria and Mateo visit the zoo for the first time, they embark on a mission to rescue the animals from captivity and learn about the purpose of zoos.
“[H]ighly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library collections for children ages 6-8.” —Midwest Book Review
“Young readers will enjoy this exciting new series, which combines education and entertainment in a wonderfully magical way.” —Children’s Literature
"As with other books in this early reader series, Maria and Mateo’s adventures are good-hearted, somewhat misguided, but ultimately instructive." —Children''s Literature
"The Maria and Mateo series is a simple yet fun and informative set of books." —Midwest Book Review
"[T]hese installments offer exciting, lesson-filled field trip experiences for young readers." —School Library Journal
Lions and tigers and bears—oh my! During a school trip to the zoo, Maria and Mateo get to see all sorts of interesting animals. But their enjoyment quickly turns to concern. Why are all the animals in enclosed spaces? Wouldn’t they rather be free? It seems like it’s up to the cousins to rescue the animals!Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their school’s field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.- | Author: Hannah Carmona, Adriana Predoi
- | Publisher: Jolly Fish Press
- | Publication Date: Aug 01, 2024
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781631638633
- | ISBN-10: 1631638637
