primates

Covers details about the behavior, family life, and intelligence of gorillas and other primates.

"Where did we come from? What makes us human? NOVA's...investigation explores how new discoveries are transforming views of our earliest ancestors. Featuring interviews with world-renowned scientists, footage shot "in the trenches" as fossils were unearthed, and...computer-generated animation, [these programs] bring early hominids to life, examining how we became the creative and adaptable modern humans of today...In the first episode...encounter..."Selam," the amazingly complete remains of a 3 million year-old child, packed with clues to why we split from the apes, came down from the trees, and started walking upright...[T]he second episode investigates the riddle of "Turkana Boy" -- a tantalizing fossil of Homo erectus, the first ancestor to leave Africa and colonize the globe...[T]he final episode...explores the origins of "us" -- where modern humans and our capacities for art, invention, and survival came from, and what happened when we encountered the mysterious Neanderthals..." -- Container.

A primatologist who is attempting to return his sign-language-trained ape to the jungle is joined by a diamond-seeking explorer and a member of a communications company looking for her colleagues who disappeared while searching for industrial diamonds.

"Discover all there is to know about monkeys, apes, and other primates. Find out which clever ape uses toos, who spends most of their time in the trees, and who would win gold in the primate gymnastics"--Back cover.

"What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this book of opposites are wonderfully unique, from gorillas to white-faced capuchins to orangutans. With Anthony Browne's . . . palette and flair for facial expressions, this celebration of the world of primates is sure to charm and entertain"--Provided by publisher.

"Why do gorilla troops move to a new area each day? Why do bonobos sleep in large groups? How do animals in a troop help raise young? Discover the answers in this . . . book and learn about the many ways living in a troop helps animals survive"--Provided by publisher.

A look at gorillas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their large heads, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.

Introduces a variety of primates and their individual characteristics.

A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle. But when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision a real clash. Discoveries about the lives of these animals will enthrall young readers as they try to guess which might triumph in an imaginary encounter between the two. Accessible text, including stunning statistics, highlights important science concepts, while powerful images bring the information to life.

Introduces readers to tarsiers, discussing their life cycle, habitats, diet, and threats to survival.