Title:
Apes and monkeys / Barbara Taylor.
ISBN:
9780753457603
9780753461631
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Kingfisher, 2004.
Physical Description:
47 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
General Note:
"Science kids"--T.p.
Contents:
What is an ape? -- Apes in Africa -- Apes in Asia -- Moving around -- Finding food -- Clever apes -- Chatty chimps -- Baby apes -- What is a monkey? -- American monkeys -- African and Asian monkeys -- Spot the difference -- Moving and grooving -- Hungry monkeys -- Getting to know you -- Baby monkeys -- Apes and monkeys in danger -- Saving apes and monkeys -- Project: Monkey mobile -- Termite towers -- Project: monkey masks.
Summary:
Through an examination of both the ape and the monkey, the difference between these two creatures, the manner in which they live in their own part of the world, and their connection to the human race is explored. Apes and Monkeys is a fascinating introduction to our nearest animal relatives. Young readers will enjoy meeting chattering chimps and curious colobus monkeys, as well as learning about the remarkable things apes and monkeys do. Species from around the world are introduced by continent, and the differences between apes and monkeys are clearly explained.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader LG 4.2 0.5 78823
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OCLC Number:
ocm54079840
Availability:
~0
