ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room Contributor(s): Jackson, Donna M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0547237588 ISBN-13: 9780547237589 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors. Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline! It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet! |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
Dewey: 636.089 |
Lexile Measure: 1190 |
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 7.94" W x 9.78" (0.78 lbs) 96 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 101287 Reading Level: 8.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jackson, Donna M.: - Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her works include the critically acclaimed Elephant Scientists, Bone Detectives, Bug Scientists, and Wildlife Detectives--all honored by the NSTA/CBC's Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children award; ER Vets, an Orbis Pictus and ASPCA Henry Bergh honor book; and Extreme Scientists, named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, 2009. When she's not writing about scientists in the field, Donna enjoys reading, skiing, gardening, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her family. She lives in Colorado. Learn more about Donna at her website: http: //www.donnamjackson.net. |