gorillas

Provides information about gorillas, including how they look, where they live, what they eat, and more.

When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

Examines the life of gorillas, describing their physical features, social behavior, life cycle, and habitat, as well as presenting facts and folklore surrounding these creatures.

"Every night, Casey Gorilla listened to his friends at the zoo, but he had no idea what they looked like. Casey longed to find out, and one day, he set out to do just that. . . at the Como Park Zoo . . . when he made a real-life escape from his enclosure one day"--Provided by publisher.

"Ivan is a gorilla in captivity. Life wasn't always that way, but he has trouble remembering a time when he wasn't living in a shopping mall. In his cage, he draws with crayon and paper, gifted to him from his human friend. There is no doubt that Ivan is special. And he's always been the star of the show. Until the day a little elephant named Ruby enters his world and shows him the significance of the place we call home"--Provided by publisher.

Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about gorillas and leopards. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the habitat and characteristics of gorillas.

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the mountain gorilla. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the mountain gorilla's life, comparing the gorilla to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal"--Provided by publisher.

Little Gorilla's family and friends try to help him overcome his special growing pains.