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 real life experience of Koko, a gorilla in California that uses sign language, with a young kitten that she loved and grieved over when it died.
"Find out why gorillas are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction"--Provided by publisher.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep"--Provided by publisher.
"When five hungry animals visit Sam's ice cream shop, he whips up some amazing creations, including a yummy blue-cheese sundae for Mouse and a wormy, squirmy cone for Hen. But then along comes a very special customer with the most surprising choice of all..."--Back cover.
Marvin is a calm and mindful gorilla living peacefully in the city, enjoying every minute of his day, unlike his sassy, curt, irreverent former Empire State-climbing Grandpa.
Describes what gorillas look like, what they eat, their life in a band and how they protect each other, and includes photographs, facts, and glossary terms.
An illustrated introduction to gorillas, describing their physical characteristics, behaviors, diets, and related topics, and explaining how gorillas adapt to changes in their environment.
