primates

"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.

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

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lemurs, the leaping primates of Madagascar and the Comoros. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how lemurs came into existence"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to aye-ayes, discussing their life cycle, habitats, diet, and threats to survival.

"This . . . title gives readers lots of . . . facts about . . . different monkey species. Color photographs accompany each . . . piece of information. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers"--Provided by publisher.