Editorial Review

ABDO Zoom Animals Database – Booklist

Cover: Abdo Zoom Animals Database

This engaging database provides young researchers with standardized, accessible information on 160 different animals. Users can opt to type in a search term or browse through three main categories: habitat; type (e.g., mammals, insects, and amphibians); or geographic region. Subgroups help narrow down results even further. Each entry’s main page offers a brief video (under 10 seconds) and links to five sections: “About,” “Body,” “Habitat,” “Food,” and “Life Cycle.” These sections each offer a few simple, declarative sentences accompanied by engaging, full-color photos. Users can opt to have the text read aloud, and each word is highlighted in turn. Scrolling down provides access to “Zoom In” features: “Cool Facts,” “Quick Stats,” “Range Map,” and an article citation. The crowd-pleasing facts range from quirky to gross, and the comparative statistics are reported in ways designed to make data accessible for young audiences. Each entry also offers a “Play and Learn” section, with animal-specific activities. Site-wide features include additional games and a few lesson plans for each kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Children and parents will appreciate the user-friendly features, such as unlimited do-overs for games and quizzes, the natural voice and expressiveness of the text reader, and the overall graphic-rich, accessible layout. Librarians and educators will appreciate the easy accessibility and navigability plus the emphasis on academic content and vocabulary, reinforced through print, photos, and audio. Additional planned Zoom products will address biographies and STEAM. Animals are always popular topics, and this tool will find eager audiences in classroom, school, and public learning settings.

—ABDO Zoom Animals Database – Booklist

Products Reviewed

Title   ATOS Format Qty
Abdo Zoom Animals Database
  • New! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 2025
  • New! Spring 2025

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