Presents three true stories about caring humans who saved a blind tiger, an albino bat, and a trio of down-on-their-luck monkeys.

Presents the stories of three animal workers, a dog that helps stranded dolphins, a monkey that aids a paralyzed man, and a rat that sniffs out land mines--

APES & MONKEYS range in size from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge gorilla. Their behavior is just as varied-and often amazing. Their intelligence has led to adaptability that has allowed them to thrive in environments all around the world. Explore these intriguing animals' complex, ever-changing social dynamics. Although we are fascinated by these creatures, apes and monkeys have suffered as of late at the hands of humans. Some species are hunted...

Introduces readers to the lives of monkeys. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

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

"Simple text and photographs present howler monkeys, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

This delightful title gives readers lots of fun facts about many different monkey species. Big, colorful photographs accompany each exciting piece of information.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces spider monkeys to young readers through leveled text and relatd photos"--