chimpanzees

Introduces facts about chimpanzees, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures.

Provides a biography of primatologist and chimpanzee expert and activist Jane Goodall, describing her childhood, training, and experiences in Africa studying and learning about chimps. Includes a timeline, photographs, and a glossary.

Explores the history, natural habitat, physical features, diet, myths and legends, and life cycle of chimpanzees.

This biography for children will trace Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes.

"This biography for children will trace Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more of the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and DNA? How has sophisticated technology - GPS systems, Satellite imagery, portable digital microphones - been used to gain new information about animal populations."--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chimpanzees, Africa's intelligent primates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chimpanzees do not have tails"--.

Luc is an orphan, living in debt slavery in Gabon, until he meets a Professor who claims to be studying chimpanzees, and they head off into the jungle--but when the Professor disappears, Luc has to fend for himself and join forces with the chimps to save their forest.

Jane Goodall introduces young readers to some of her favorite chimpanzees living in Gombe National Park, describing their behavior and family life.

Twins Chimp and Zee celebrate from sunrise to moon rise on their adventure-filled birthday.

Two little chimpanzees have an adventure when stormy winds lift them up from their house in the coconut tree and carry them out over the sea.