Ruth Owen has written more than 400 children's books. She writes on many subjects but her favourite topics are science and nature to research and make accessible for young readers.
Interest Age:
8
Reading Age:
8
Category:
Science Inquiry Skills
Strand:
Earth And Space Science
How do you fix a giant tortoise's damaged shell? What could cause a red river hog to unexpectedly lose weight? And how do you perform an eye operation on an elephant? It's all in a day's work for a busy zoo vet. In this title, readers will discover how zoo vets use technology and their science skills to take care of wild animals every day. There is also a fun Q&A to help readers decide if becoming a zoo vet could be the career for them!