Books with title Gorillas

Gorillas is one of the books in the Amazing Animals Series from New School Media. It is written for kids of all ages that like to learn about wildlife of our wonderful planet. It is full of interesting information and fun facts on gorillas. The reader will be delighted with the many stunning photographs of gorillas!Gorillas was written with the student in mind. Whether they are writing a report or simply interested in learning more about gorillas, readers will find Gorillas to a be a great source of information. It contains lots of information gathered from reliable resources including Animal Diversity Web, The World Book Encyclopedia and Encyclopedia Britannica. The book includes a glossary of important terms and a list of Gorilla Conservation Organizations. Readers of all ages will thoroughly enjoy reading this book!

In the movies we see gorillas climb tall buildings and swat planes from the sky. But real gorillas are gentle, social animals that live together peacefully in family groups. Join renowned science writer Seymour Simon as he gets up close and personal with these fascinating mammals. His engaging narrative and nineteen riveting full-color photographs explore how gorillas gather their food and how their families live, communicate, and play in harmony. Readers will also learn about the efforts being made to protect gorillas and to safeguard their homes in central Africa, including Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl. and Children's Books 2000-NY Public Lib.

GORILLAS share 99 percent of humans genetic makeupthats just part of what makes them so interesting. They eat together, and they sleep together. They live in family groups and protect each other. Gorillas have facial expressions that tell us if they are happy, sad, or upset. They laugh when they are tickled. The famous scientist Dian Fossey once even observed a 4-year-old gorilla shed tears after being rescued from poachers. Would you be surprised that a gorilla named Koko learned sign language? In this book, youll observe gorillas in their natural habitats in Africa. Youll learn about their physical characteristics and behavior and understand the greatest threats that now menace this endangered species. Entertaining and informative, GORILLAS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

Learn what is causing gorillas to disappear and what people are doing to save them from extinction.In the wild, they face few natural enemies. However, human activities are threatening these animals' survival. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn what life is like for wild gorillas and why these amazing animals are an important part of the natural world.