Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian...

"Introduces young readers to orangutans, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle"--

"This easy-to-read nonfiction book tells a story about the many ways monkeys use their hands and how they survive in the wild"--

In Gorillas, early readers will learn how a troop of gorillas spends the day in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they observe a day in the life of a gorilla. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a gorilla's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gorillas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Different people find different things funny. Monkeys have been compared to humans in many ways, but this volume explores what makes a monkey chuckle. Readers will learn about the emotions behind a monkey s laughter. Is their panting as they play an indication that they are having fun? Do chimpanzees laugh when they are tickled? Readers won t be able to suppress a smile as they learn all about the side-splitting sides of a monkey s emotions. Full-color...

Discover the joy of laughter with Monkey Jokes! There's no denying the power of a good joke. It can light up faces, trigger laughter, and even foster social skills. Kids adore jokes, and your child will be thrilled with this fun-filled joke book teeming with clean, monkey-themed humor. Children can enhance their reading skills and master the art of joke-telling with this engaging book about monkey jokes. Boasting adorable and amusing monkey illustrations...

Describes the development of Obie, a penguin living in a nature sanctuary, from the day he hatches to age five weeks.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how mandrills get their colorful rumps and faces and how their colors help them attract mates, establish rank in their troops, and camouflage in their forested homes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about mandrills, their habitat, behaviors, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity...