mountain gorillas

"Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian Fossey. Breathtaking photographs of wild mountain gorillas will captivate readers, while sidebars and graphic organizers allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of the fact-filled text. Readers will come to understand the mountain gorilla's amazing resurgence--and how they can help"--Provided by publisher.

"The rain forest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am by reading the clues in the book?"--Provided by publisher.

"The majestic mountain gorillas live in family groups, led by a powerful silverback. Juxtaposing the apes' awesome strength and surprising gentleness . . . tells the story of family loyalty and love. With . . . lifelike illustrations and facts on each page, this . . . picture book is a monument to these endangered gentle giants"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to mountain gorillas. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Although still listed as critically endangered, the mountain gorilla is the only great ape whose population is increasing in the wild. Humans still pose their greatest threat, but a number of organizations have been collaborating with local people in conservation efforts to bring back their numbers. Learn about the programs that are expanding the mountain gorilla's habitat, reducing poaching, and managing tourism, which provides jobs to replace the financial incentive to poach"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"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.