Books with title Orangutans

What’s that red-haired animal swinging through the rain forest’s trees seemingly without a care in the world? It’s an orangutan! Aside from all that red hair, these beautiful beasts look almost human, but they’re a lot stronger. Learn more about these colorful animals, including how they live, how clever they are, how they’re dealing with a shrinking habitat, and what you can do to help.

Two orangutans jump for some yummy, juicy mangoes and the next thing they know, Thump! Bump! Crash!—they fall into a gooey, gummy mess and start rolling through the jungle, completely oranguTANGLED! Soon they are passing by a nosy boar, and then he’s quickly swept up, not to mention the frog, the yak…and even a tiger. How will they ever get untangled? Bursting with fun, the bold illustrations and rhyming text filled with sound words make this the perfect read-aloud story for little ones.

This engaging photo essay offers a lively view of the day-to-day life and behavior of this magnificent red ape, both in captivity and in the wild. It also examines the unique physical characteristics that have helped the orang adapt to its treetop existence. Filled with forty endearing photographs, Orangutan is a delightful introduction to this nimble inhabitant of the tropical rainforests.

Our well-respected and long-running Our Wild World series takes on primates! In these four new titles, kids will learn what makes each of these unique animals so special. Each begins with a brief section on what makes a primate a primate, including taking a close look at their opposable thumbs and toes. Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles is included, highlighted by full-color photos and Fun Facts throughout. Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Monkeys, and Orangutans each provides an exciting opportunity to understand the fascinating lives of these primates. For research or enjoyment, young readers will turn to these kid-friendly books again and again.

Diagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of great white sharks and their place in the wild animal kingdom. Take readers beyond the zoo and into the habitats of the world's most intriguing animals. Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the animals' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and understanding craft and structure. It truly is a wild animal kingdom out there.