Vote for Our Zoo

by Lori Mortensen, Gina Carey (Illustrator)

Overview

Jamie loves the zoo. But the zoo is worn out. If a special city-wide vote doesn't pass, the zoo will have to close. Will Jamie and her friends' campaign be able to save the zoo?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666312669
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	06/01/2021
Series:	Read-it! Readers: Social Studies
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Jill Kalz is the author of more than 70 children's books. Her picture book Farmer Cap (Picture Window Books) was a finalist for a 2008 Minnesota Book Award and the winner of the Readers' Choice Award and an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. Jill also writes short stories and poetry for adults. She works as a children's book editor and lives in Minnesota with her charismatic dog, Tuckerbean.

Editorial Reviews

The town is facing a crisis. The zoo needs to be refurbished, and it will cost four million dollars. When Jamie and her friends learn about that, they decide to try and help, even though they cannot vote. They create signs and posters to campaign to save the zoo. Then, they go to the town council meeting and learn the reality of the city’s other needs—an expansion of the library, a soccer field, and a firehouse. Jamie realizes that there are many needs, and not all of them can be met. The decision will be made by the residents of the city, who will cast their ballots as to whether or not money should be spent on the zoo. In a way, Jamie is sad, because when the votes are tallied, the campaign to save the zoo fails. The animals will be moved to a better place, but it will be further away for the kids; however, Jaime has learned much about politics and campaigning and will put that knowledge and experience to good use as she runs for class vice president. There is a seven word glossary, a list of other books to read, and safe web sites provided by FactHound. Part of the “Read-It Readers: Social Studies: Elections” series, this green level title also contains a secret ballot activity.

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