Apes, Monkeys, Etc.

Young children will be captivated by the funny and loveable photographs of baby apes and their families in this new book for primary students. This basic introduction explains that apes are different from monkeys because they are larger and don't have tails. Brief, simple text describes how apes are born, how some apes stay together as families and …

Children will be drawn to the adorable photos of these incredible endangered mammals. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the five main families of lemurs, all of whom live on the island of Madagascar. Appealing text describes their habitat, physical characteristics, and how mothers raise their babies. A special section also features th …

From the book:
"We need to give them the respect they deserve, as our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom."

Long used in mass media entertainment, chimpanzees are recognized and loved by people of all ages. In spite of their popularity, chimpanzees are threatened by a disappearing habitat, poaching and disease. In 1984, demand for lab …

Kids will love reading about these clever and sociable primates! Through beautiful images and descriptive text, kids will learn about the lives of chimpanzees in their African habitats, including what they eat and how they use tools. Kids will also learn why these adorable creatures are endangered and what people all over the world are doing to hel …