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“[T]hese installments offer exciting, lesson-filled field trip experiences for young readers.”

—School Library Journal

“The Maria and Mateo series is a simple yet fun and informative set of books.”

—Midwest Book Review

Operation Rescue the Animals! (Maria and Mateo Go on Field Trips #4)

Written by Hannah Carmona
Illustrated by Adriana Predoi
Published by Jolly Fish Press

Lions and tigers and bears—oh my! During a school trip to the zoo, Maria and Mateo get to see all sorts of interesting animals. But their enjoyment quickly turns to concern. Why are all the animals in enclosed spaces? Wouldn’t they rather be free? It seems like it’s up to the cousins to rescue the animals!

Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their school’s field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.

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Primary ISBN: 9781631638633
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 06 or older

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