gorillas

Describes gorillas including their different types, their habitat, food, how they communicate, their babies, and the dangers facing them.

Because his own mother is too young to take care of him, Umande, a newborn gorilla, is fed and cuddled by human zookeepers until a surrogate mother is found.

"Hello, bees and butterflies. Hello, cheetahs and eagles. Hello, ... fun! The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to five more wild animals and three familiar insects. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationships of living things. A wonderful introduction to an informational text format, put these irresistible titles on your shelves and plant the seeds of knowledge! This title is a kindergarten-level introduction to gorillas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining physical features as their strong jaws"--Provided by the publisher.

The gentle giants of the African forest - gorillas - are the focus - from their socialbility to their foraging routines.

This book introduces gorillas, describing their physical characteristics, eating habits, and how they care for their young.

Gorillas are surprisingly gentle and non-confrontational despite their size and strength. For decades, poaching, logging, and human diseases have ravaged their population until they have become endangered. Readers will learn engaging details about these gentle giants, the struggles they face, and what is being done to protect them.

Describes different subspecies of gorillas, explains how human actions have put gorillas at risk, and discusses the work of conservation groups.

Offers a brief overview of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of gorillas and explains how humans are threatening the world's gorilla population.

Gorillas are the largest primates in the world and live in family groups called troops. This bilingual caption book explains the composition of a typical troop and gives a peek into the lives of these captivating primates.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, social behavior, and endangered status of gorillas.