baboons

Everyone wants to have someone to count on when the going gets tough. Often it's family. But in the animal world, support sometimes come from unlikely places. African elephants and olive baboons have formed a surprising mutualistic relationship that helps carry them through difficult times. Young readers will delight in what they learn about these two animals and the bond they share in this engaging volume. Age-appropriate text highlights important science concepts, while colorful photos bring the text to life. Photo captions, fun facts, and a graphic organizer enrich the main text.

Simple, rhyming text follows a blue baboon and her friends as they find the perfect place for a musical celebration before bedtime.

In the heart of the African savanna, a moody baboon discovers the power of caring for others. Includes activity pages.

Presents information about baboons and other Old World monkeys, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment.

Examines the characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of baboons. Features leveled text, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

With the false leader destroyed, the animals of Bravelands are searching for the true Great Parent, but a mysterious new menace is threatening their lives.

"With the balance of Bravelands at a breaking point, the Great Herd must risk everything to unite against their common enemy: the rogue lion, Titan"--Provided by publisher.

"The true Great Parent has finally risen and must unite all the animals of Bravelands to prevent an ancient evil from taking root"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to baboons.

"Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team"--OCLC.