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Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society, Illinois, Images of America,
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- 9780738560922
- ISBN
- 9780738560922
- Book Title
- Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society
- Book Series
- Images of America Ser.
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.3 in
- Genre
- Photography, Travel, Science, History
- Topic
- Subjects & Themes / Historical, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Width
- 6.5 in
- Item Weight
- 0.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 128 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Brookfield Zoo first opened its gates to the public on July 1, 1934. The zoo has impressed millions with its barless exhibits an innovation imported from Europe and its expansive collection of rare and endangered species. Managed by the Chicago Zoological Society and located 14 miles west of the city s center, the zoo serves as an inspiring natural refuge for weary urbanites, while also drawing visitors from across the country with its innovative and expansive exhibits, unusual and diverse species, and gorgeous landscaping."
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
ISBN-10
0738560928
ISBN-13
9780738560922
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72388695
Product Key Features
Book Title
Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Subjects & Themes / Historical, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2009
Book Series
Images of America Ser.
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography, Travel, Science, History
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Item Weight
0.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ql76.5.U62d48 2009
Reviews
Title: Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society by Douglas Deuchler and Carla W. Owens Publisher: RickLibrarianBlog Date: 9/2/09 The Brookfield Zoo is one of my favorite places. When my daughter was little and we lived in Brookfield, Illinois, we were there at least once a week year round. It's like my backyard, and I have come to know a lot about the place since my first visit in 1982. So I was eager to see Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society by Douglas Deuchler and Carla W. Owens. Like all Image of America series books from Arcadia Publishing, Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society is a 128-page paperback filled with annotated black-and-white photographs. These photographs drawn from the zoo archives and other sources are sequenced chronologically to tell about the building of the zoo, its maturation, and its rise as a leader in world conservation. Particular emphasis is given to its buildings, notable animals, special events, and zoo-goers experiences. I both enjoyed seeing the familiar and unfamiliar in the photos. I remember the old dolphinarium, Olga the Walrus, the narrow-gauge railroad, the old Giraffe House where the okapis lived, the old Motor Safari vehicles with their animal-skin paint jobs, and Mold-A-Rama figurines. Most of these are gone and some have been replaced with something better, but the memories are still fond. I also learned many things about the zoos past: In the 1930s, you could rent a wheeled chair (a chair on a sort of dolly) for 50 cents an hour and an attendant to push it for an additional 25 cents. The zoo encouraged feeding bears marshmallows until the late 1950s. The Aquatic Bird House originally had a bright Art Deco interior. The mote around Baboon Island was drained in 1948 after a ten-year old boy climbed over the guard rail and fell in. It took eleven zoo employees to carry a giant anaconda, the world's heaviest snake. Roosevelt Fountain was not constructed until 1954, decades after it was planned. As with all Image of America books, I am left with unanswered questions, such as where were the pandas kept. 128 pages is not enough for 75 years of zoo history. I am glad that we also have Let the Lions Roar: The Evolution of the Brookfield Zoo by Andrea Ross, which goes into more detail. Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society by Douglas Deuchler and Carla W. Owens is a good supplement and update to the longer book. Both make me want to go back to the zoo tomorrow.
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2008-943877
Dewey Decimal
590.7/377311
Dewey Edition
22
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